State Representative Heavrin recognized by Kentucky Chamber

An area state representative was recognized by the Kentucky Chamber for her support of the commonwealth’s economy.

During the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership event this month, Kentucky 18th District State Representative Samara Heavrin was presented with the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in recognition of her leadership during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session.

According to a release from Kentucky Chamber Tuesday, recipients of the MVP Award “demonstrate exceptional leadership for Kentucky’s business community by sponsoring or carrying chamber priority legislation to final passage, leading on critical policy issues, or taking difficult votes in support of a stronger business climate.” The organization says Heavrin went above and beyond to advance policies that “strengthen Kentucky’s economy, support employers, and improve the commonwealth’s competitiveness.”

Kentucky Chamber says Heavrin served as chair of the House Families and Children Committee, and championed House Bill 6 and House Joint Resolution 50, a child care package that “reduces barriers to opening and operating child care centers, strengthens accountability, expands options for working families, and supports the child care workforce.” The Kentucky Chamber worked towards the legislation through their Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care partnership.

Learn more about the award and other initiatives on the Kentucky Chamber website.