Greater Cincinnati Foundation has named Dr. Donald C. Harrison as 2026 recipient of its Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award, named for GCF’s first governing board chair and volunteer director. The award honors community champions who exemplify leadership, vision, creativity and generosity.
As the Chapter’s highest honor, the WVB Award recognizes a public relations professional who exemplifies excellence and impact across four pillars: service to the community, the chapter, the profession and PRSA.
The Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee has announced the winners of its annual “Focus on the Roebling” photo contest. The Roebling Bridge Photo Contest is intended to focus attention on the historic John A. Roebling Bridge and the nonprofit staffed by volunteers responsible for promoting the area’s icon and keeping the suspension bridge looking beautiful.
The Cincinnati chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will honor outstanding community service for 2024 National Philanthropy Day at a Nov. 21 luncheon at the Music Hall Ballroom.
Musicians from and associated with our Tri-state region were significantly conspicuous among 2024 classical music winners and nominees.
An unprecedented group of 10 women will receive special recognition on May 8 during a fundraising luncheon at Hard Rock Casino.
Wonda Winkler’s service to the Northern Kentucky community spans more than 30 years. She’s also a member of several board and committees.
The Hollomans are actively engaged community leaders, known for their philanthropic efforts in establishing the Center for Social Justice at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. In 2018, they founded the 7 Principles Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofits specializing in childhood development, adult job-readiness training and social equity. Gail Holloman is chair of the foundation.
If you ask Marty Humes what’s kept her going through more than four decades of volunteer work, you’ll likely get a simple answer: “It’s the people. When people come together, it’s a very powerful thing, what they can accomplish and do. That’s been the driving force.”
Charles H. Dater, a fourth-generation Cincinnatian, was a quiet man of simple tastes. Despite his considerable wealth, he lived in a modest West Side home and drove everyman cars until they ceased to run. And when he could no longer drive he chose to ride the bus.
