award recipients
Hall of Fame Award
Since 1974, Leadership Columbus has been building a legacy of trusteeship through developing community leaders, offering opportunities to strengthen personal leadership skills, exploring solutions to community issues and creating a network among local leaders from diverse backgrounds. The Leadership Columbus Hall of Fame Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who have continued this legacy through outstanding community stewardship.
Award recipients have made contributions in the following ways:
- Provided ongoing support to the Columbus community through leadership and trusteeship roles with various non-profit organizations
- Served as a champion for a strong community
- Demonstrated significant leadership and advocacy for policies that strengthen greater Columbus
Hall of Fame Award Recipients
Ahmad Al-Akhras (SP ’00)
Christie Angel (SP ’95)
Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla (SP ’08)
John Bickley (SP ’89)
Cathy Blackford (SP ’86)
Jeni Britton (SP ’04)
Josh Corna (SP ’02)
Mike Curtin (SP ’90)
Mary Jo Hudson (SP ’00)
Melissa Ingwersen (SP ’88)
Megan Kilgore (SP ’08)
Bill LaFayettte (SP ’04)
Cathy M. Lyttle (SP ’93)
Mark Real (SP ’83)
Susan Rector (SP ’89)
J. Randall Schoedinger (SP ’98)
Laurie Stein Marsh (Emeritus)
Roger Sugarman (SP ’89)
Honorary Leadership Columbus Graduates
The Leadership Columbus Honorary Graduate Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and commitment to Central Ohio embody the values of the Leadership Columbus experience. While the recipient may not have completed a Leadership Columbus program, they exemplify the spirit of lifelong learning, civic engagement, and community trusteeship that define our graduates. This honor celebrates those who lead with integrity, inspire others, and help make Columbus a stronger, more connected community.
Honorary Graduates
Amy Acton
Jane Grote Abell
Mayor Michael B. Coleman
Janelle Coleman
Tanny Crane
The Honorable Janet E. Jackson
Michael Wilkos