Red Hawk Technologies Finalist at the 2026 Business Impact Awards

May 8, 2026 / Red Hawk Technologies

Innovation Award Finalist for AI-First Approach to Software Development

Red Hawk Technologies was recognized as a finalist for the Innovation Award by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) in the 2026 Business Impact Awards. The honor reflects Red Hawk’s continued leadership in advancing an AI-first approach to custom software—enabling organizations to reduce risk, accelerate innovation, and align technology investments to real business outcomes.

The Business Impact Awards recognize businesses – small and large, new and long-standing- which are impacting the Northern Kentucky community through innovation, creativity, strong business practices and leadership. 

This award is a celebration of success and a way to showcase the strength of the Northern Kentucky business community. Five finalists were selected from each of the nine Business Impact Award categories. More than 190 applications were received.

The 2026 Business Impact Award winners were:

  • Small Business: Community Montessori
  • Medium Business: ATech Training
  • Large Business: Clark Schaefer Hackett
  • Community Champions Award – For-Profit Company: Jabil
  • Community Champions Award – Nonprofit Company: CORA - Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance
  • Cool Place to Work Award: Fort Thomas Coffee
  • Start-Up Award: 4 Hounds Gear & Grooming
  • Innovation Award: TradesNKY
  • Heritage Award: Verst Logistics
  • Judge’s Choice Award: Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

Congrats to all the winners! 

The Title Sponsor for the 2026 Business Impact Awards was Huntington Bank. Award Sponsors included Clark Schaefer Hackett Business Advisors, HUB, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and Strauss & Troy. The Event Sponsor was FamilyCare Counseling Solutions, LLC  and Perfetti van Melle. The Supporting Sponsor was PNC Bank; Corporex was the Parking Sponsor.

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At Red Hawk Technologies, we're not just building software; we're building partnerships that drive innovation. We understand the unique challenges mid-market companies face when it comes to custom web and mobile application development – the unpredictable costs, the ongoing maintenance headaches, and the complexities of managing long-term projects. That's why we've revolutionized the industry with our Software Development-as-a-Service (SDaaS) solution. We bundle development, technical support, ongoing maintenance, and future enhancements into a single, predictable monthly fee. This game-changing model eliminates uncertainty, provides financial clarity, and ensures your software evolves with your business, allowing you to innovate with confidence and focus on what you do best.

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