COVINGTON, KY - There is a lot of good going on in the Covington business community!

At the Covington Business Excellence 2015 event, held at The Madison Event Center this week, awards were given to businesses that are making a name for themselves and for Covington, as well as to long-standing and notable businesses in the community.

Created last year as an opportunity to say 'thank you' to both large and small businesses that comprise our commercial community, the City of Covington was pleased to formally recognize the hard work of these companies in what will be an annual event.

By creating this ceremony to recognize the many businesses in the City that work hard every day and help build the local economy, we get a chance to highlight the positive and innovative changes happening right here in Covington.

Award Winners

Winners in the following categories come from a public nomination process that received over 120 submissions:

Spirit of Progress Award:  Braxton Brewing Co.

Significant Business Growth Category: TiER1 Performance Solutions

Exceptional Customer Service:  Klingenberg Hardware

Community Champion Category (Involvement/Enhancements/Contributions) Category: Donna Salyers Fabulous-Furs

Innovation Category (Unique or Innovative Product or Service): Madison Theater

History/Longevity Category:  Covington Ladies Home

New Business Category:  Sugarcube Records

Specialty Retail Category:  Motch Jewelers

Other Businesses were recognized for their longevity, high growth and employment.  They included: