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2023 central ohio Social Justice Awards
We were so honored to bring together this incredible group of change-makers and celebrate their achievements at this year’s ceremony. As you flip through these photos, we hope you’ll be as inspired as we were by the passion, activism, and leadership on display.
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2021 central ohio Social Justice Awards
Date & Time
Friday September 24, 2021
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
The Boathouse at Confluence Park
679 W. Spring St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
2021 master of Ceremonies
Rodney Dunigan
Anchor / Reporter WSYX ABC6 News
2021 Special Tribute Recipients
Kyle Strickland
Deputy Director
Race and Democracy at the Roosevelt Institute
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People's Justice Project
Organizes the Black working class and other oppressed people into leading the struggle against all state institutions that oppress or occupy our communities.
Wendy Tarr
Executive Director, Vincentian Ohio Action Network .
2021 central ohio Social Justice Awards Recipients
Community Service:
Individuals:
- Michael Young
- Robert "Bo" Chilton
- Morgan Harper
- Gregory Lam
Organizations:
- The Harmony Project
- Directions for Youth and Families
Education Advocacy:
Individual Public School:
- Andrew Mills
Individual Higher Education:
- Julie Hart
Organization Public School:
- YouthBuild Columbus Community High School - Leigh Ann King
Organization Higher Education:
- Franklin University Center for Public Safety & Cybersecurity Education
Law Enforcement:
Individual:
- Kiara Husband
Organization:
- Columbus State Community College Police Department
Legal Advocacy:
Individual:
- Karen Phipps
Organization:
- Walton + Brown LLP - Sean Walton
Public Service:
Individual:
- David Leland
Organization:
- Franklin County Department of Jobs & Family Services Achieve More and Prosper - Tara Myers
Restorative Justice:
Individual:
- Ryan Newsome
Organization:
- Central Ohio Restored Citizens' Collaborative
Youth Justice:
Individual:
- Breana Jordan
Organization:
- Wild Tiger Tees
Healthcare:
Individual:
- Anita Somani
Organization:
- PrimaryOne Health
2021 Advisory Board
Mallory Donaldson
Community Relations Manager at Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
C. Sunny Martin
Owner of The Urban Entrepreneur
Paul Rockwell
Owner of Red Door BBQ
2021 Think Make Live Youth Board of Directors
Jordan Miller III
President
Dr. Chenelle Jones
Board Member
Tia Ramey
Board Member
James McIntosh
Board member
Anthony Long II
Board Member
Mary Henton
Board Member
George Zarebski
Board Member
Jo Dee Davis
Secretary
Terry Green
Executive Director of Think Make Live Youth
2020 Virtual Social Justice Awards Presentation
2020 Social Justice Awards Special Tribute Recognition
In 2020 we honored three outstanding powerful women as our Special Tributes:
- Janet E. Jackson, Former CEO at United Way of Central Ohio
- Jane Abell, CPO & Executive Chairwoman of the Board at Donatos Pizza
- Yvette McGee Brown, the First African American female justice on the Ohio Supreme Court
2020 Social Justice Awards Special Performance
Powerful social justice performances from Isa Sanchez and Barbara Fant; two local Ohio spoken word artists and a statewide Ohio tribute music video “Beautiful”.
Highlights from 2019 Central Ohio Social Justice Awards
2019 Central Ohio Social Justice Award Recipients
Community Service:
Legal Advocacy:
Individual – Kathi Shear, Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Education Advocacy:
Public Service:
Organization Higher Education:
Urban GEMS at The Ohio State University
Individual Higher Education:
Dr. Robert Gatti, Vice President, Dean of Student Affairs at Otterbein University
Restorative Justice:
Law Enforcement:
Special Tribute Award:
2019 Central Ohio Social Justice Awards Leadership
Honorary Chairperson
Dr. Angela Bryant
Professor at The Ohio State University.
2019 Advisory Board
Bonnie Griffin
C. Sunny Martin
Paul Rockwell
2019 Central Ohio Social Justice Awards Gallery
