In a ceremony on May 19, president Judi Gerding of
The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky will be named the recipient of this year’s Covington Award, given annually to a person who has had a significant impact on the city and region.
Gerding, a lifelong NKY resident, has been a charter member of The Point/Arc since its founding in 1972 and the organization’s president since 1978. The org endeavors to provide educational services, training and jobs for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities through a number of nonprofit businesses and residential programs for adults.
The Point/Arc was recently recognized for establishing a new community coffee shop in Covington’s Old Town neighborhood. In addition to serving coffee,
Point Perk provides life-giving employment opportunities for people with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome.
The Covington Award ceremony and reception/dinner will take place at Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club in Latonia. Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased by calling (859) 261-1762 or visiting the group’s
Facebook page.
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