(WKYT) – The president of Kentucky’s Senate has been selected to receive an award from the Motion Picture Association.
Robert Stivers, a Republican from Manchester, will receive the MPA Industry Champion Award later this year during the MPA Awards Ceremony at the organization’s global headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“It’s an honor to receive a 2026 MPA Industry Champion Award,” said Stivers. “During my tenure as Senate president, our economy has made immense strides and put Kentucky on the map as a destination for production. We want to keep building a welcoming ecosystem for filmmakers whose projects benefit our talented crews, small business owners and overall economic development.”
The award honors policymakers whose efforts have helped promote and protect the creative community while fostering economic growth through film and television production.
“Our industry is strongest when stories catch fire, policies spur growth and creators can produce quality content for audiences to enjoy,” said MPA Chairman and President Charles Rivkin. “President Stivers plays a starring role behind the scenes in making Kentucky an attractive place for casts and crews to bring their magic to our screens–knowing that more production means more jobs and investment for local businesses and workers across the Bluegrass State.”