2022 Greater Ohio Sustainable Development Awards

The Greater Ohio Sustainable Development Awards recognize individuals and entities working to create vibrant and sustainable communities, cities, and regions in Ohio.

These awards honor tenacious and visionary public leaders, private sector partners invested in comprehensive solutions to economic growth, and creative and nimble non-profits. Greater Ohio Policy Center believes these efforts and their leaders are moving Ohio towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

Public Sector Leader Award

This Award recognizes a public sector individual or entity exemplifying outstanding leadership and innovation in advancing policies or programs that incentivize and enable community reinvestment and sustainable development in Ohio’s cities and regions.

Senator Matt Huffman

For his championing of the Brownfield Remediation Fund, a $350 million grant program that will help clean up environmentally contaminated sites across Ohio.

2022 Runners-Up

  • The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority

  • Walk.Bike.Ohio

Private Sector Champion Award

This Award recognizes a private sector individual or entity that has demonstrated a commitment to and excellence in investing in existing communities and strengthening local economies in Ohio. Their contributions foster a holistic approach to sustainable development, leading to environmental, social, and economic prosperity.

Van Wert Forward

For purchasing and systemically renovating a number of buildings in downtown Van Wert for the community’s prosperity.

2022 Runners-Up

  • Adelphi

  • Foran Development Group

Non-profit of the Year Award

This Award recognizes a non-profit individual or entity in Ohio that works with communities to identify local needs and addresses them with efficiency and effectiveness. Open to 501-c3 designated non-profits and philanthropic institutions, this Award honors those organizations that are innovating community solutions and meeting local needs and opportunities with distinction.

Jennifer Roller

For tirelessly advancing race equity in the Mahoning Valley and beyond, through her leadership at the Raymond J. Wean Foundation.

2022 Runners-Up

  • Everybody Rides Metro Foundation

  • Price Hill Will

The Catalytic Partnership Award

Communities are strengthened when sectors work together to meet common goals for sustainable development. This Award recognizes a cross-sector partnership that has had a measurable, positive impact in a community or region in Ohio, and represents a model for creative and effective collaboration.

Cleveland Lead Safe Coalition

For the many public, private, nonprofit and resident partners that are working to prevent children in Cleveland from being poisoned by lead found in aged structures and pipes.

2022 Runners-Up

  • Dayton Arcade

  • Hancock Helps!

 

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