Before several hundred supporters of regional nonprofit organizations, the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council honored 24 philanthropists with Voices of Giving Awards. Local 12 News anchor John Lomax emceed the 19th annual Voices of Giving Awards, which took place at CET.
The event pays tribute to Greater Cincinnatians who have chosen to leave a bequest or other type of planned gift to a favorite charitable organization. It also honors professional advisers for their role in helping clients make legacy gifts. Molly Talbot and Bill Hitch served as co-chairs.
Voices of Giving honorees and the benefiting organizations are:
- Jay Zumeta, Art Academy of Cincinnati
- Marianne R. Rowe, Beech Acres Parenting Center
- Dan and Elaine Groneck, Brighton Center
- Dave and Diane Moccia, CET and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Eva G. and Oakley Farris, Children Inc.
- Jane and Gary Booth, The Christ Hospital Foundation
- Karen H. Bell, Cincinnati Public Radio
- Anne Heldman, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Bill and Ellen Camm, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- David and Susan Olson, Freestore Foodbank
- Jay and Sue Price, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
- Ron and Mary Beshear, Life Enriching Communities Foundation-Twin Lakes
- Leigh Fopma-Ismael, Life Enriching Communities Foundation-Twin Towers
- Jack and Carol Adam, Magnified Giving
- Darlene Stricker, Mount St. Joseph University
- Robert and Dolores Lorenz, Northern Kentucky University
- Richard Anthony Picard (honored posthumously), People Working Cooperatively
- Brianna and Richard Ritz, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati
- Robert Wildermuth Sr., St. Ursula Academy
- Greg and Theresa Achten, St. Xavier High School
- William C. Tillman (honored posthumously), Transitions Inc.
- William Montague and Kelly Wittich, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
- Leslie McNeill and Dr. Redmond McNeill, Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Click on a thumbnail below to view photo gallery from the event
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- Sherri Mancini, Karen Bell and Dwinelva Zackery Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Rhonda Curtis and honoree Marianne Rowe Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Chris Owens with Laura Picard and Jill Picard, who were representing an honoree Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Andy Sweeny, Theresa Achten and Ed Franchi Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Wijdan Jreisat and Joan Kaup Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Roger Grein with honoree Jack Adam Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- United Way president Rob Reifsnyder, honoree David Moccia, Buzz Ward and Sue Ellen Stuebing Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Honoree Carol Stevie with emcee John Lomax Credit: Lisa Desatnik
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- Kelly Keene, representing Northern Kentucky University, with honorees Dolores Lorenz and Robert Lorenz Credit: Paula Norton
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- Tracy Monroe, representing Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati, with honorees Richard and Brianna Ritz Credit: Paula Norton
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- Honorees William Montague and Kelly Wittich with Mary Ann Remke of United Way Credit: Paula Norton
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- Kelly Keene, representing Northern Kentucky University, with honorees Dolores Lorenz and Robert Lorenz Credit: Paula Norton
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- Honorees Jack and Carol Adam with Roger Grein of Magnified Giving Credit: Paula Norton
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- Ron Cropper of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with honoree Anne Heldman and Mary McFadden Lawson Credit: Paula Norton
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- Jim Mason of Beech Acres Parenting Center, honoree Marianne Rowe and Rhonda Curtis of Beech Acres Credit: Paula Norton
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- John Lomax and Michelle Mancini
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