Recognizing Excellence at the OSBF Anniversary Gala & Annual Awards Celebration

This year’s celebration will honor 17 outstanding leaders whose work uplifts lives and strengthens communities across Ohio, as well as celebrate the Foundation's 75-year legacy of justice and service.

RITTER AWARD
Alphonse Gerhardstein

RAMEY AWARD
Kent Wellington

EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Sarah Perez

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION AWARD
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)

STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR NEWER ATTORNEYS
Jillian Von Gunten

DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR NEWER ATTORNEYS

D2 - Ashley Warwar

D5 - Lucas Ruffing

D6 - Carol Rieger-Taylor

D7 - Hayley Kick

D8 - Angela Hirsch

D9 - Kelly Bratton

D11 - Lauren Zidones

D12 - Khalida Sims Jackson

D14 - Maureen Stoneman

D15 - Patricia Norris

D16 - Kari White

D17 - Caroline Crum

D18 - Natalie Ray

DETAILS

WHEN
Oct. 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.

WHERE

The Stack at Municipal Light Plant | 589 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215

In Honor Of...

Make a tribute gift to honor an awardee, organization, or individual of your choice. Unless otherwise designated, 100% of your gift will be used for grant making purposes. Your name will be included in the event program. Your gift will be acknowledged, and a notification sent to the individual or organization you honored.

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