2023 HONOREES
THE RITTER AWARD
Merle Wilberding – Dayton
RAMEY AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Richard “Dick” Pogue – Cleveland
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION AWARD
Ohio Legal Help – Columbus
STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR ATTORNEYS 40 AND UNDER
Cynthia Cunningham – Mt. Vernon
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD
Joseph Mas – Columbus
Those Who Make a Difference Deserve Praise
This year’s celebration takes place on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215.
Join us as we celebrate this year’s incredible honorees. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, live music, an immersive live art experience, silent auction, and more!
Full ticket price is $100/ticket.
In Honor Of...
Join us in celebration of the people and programs whose outstanding community service has advanced OSBF’s mission to build a better justice system. Take a look at the sponsorship packet to see the incredible opportunities to support this year's awardees and be a part of this amazing event.
Ready to become a sponsor? Have Questions? Contact Sheila Buckey at sbuckley@osbf.org or Michelle Hendricks at mhendricks@osbf.org.
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.
Additionally, the OSBF honors Distinguished Life Fellows that reach the next level of giving and new Life Fellows:
OSBF Distinguished Life Fellows Reaching New Level of Giving
William K. Weisenberg
Distinguished Life Fellow Advocate
Kristin Burkett
Distinguished Life Fellow Counselor
Barbara G. Watts
Distinguished Life Fellow Associate
Lynne Day
Distinguished Life Fellow Associate
Shirley A. Cool Cochran
Distinguished Life Fellow Associate
Robert Benjamin Franz
Distinguished Life Fellow Associate
New OSBF Life Fellows
Janice Allen Baughman
Jennifer L Bouhall
David Bressman
Melinda K. Burton
Patrick B. Cavanaugh
Randall M. Comer
Susan Durr
Gregory Gantt
Janet Green Marbley
Daniel R. Griffith
Christopher Habel
Hon. Howard Harcha III
Judy A. Koesters
Jeffrey Loeser
Stephen M. McHugh
Robert Miller
Timothy J. Moore
Jennifer Myers
Marc G. Pera
Anthony Petruzzi
Adrienne L. Stemen
Dean Swift
Michael J. Todak
Hon. William H. Wolff
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
