Recognizing Excellence at the OSBF Anniversary Gala & Annual Awards Celebration
This year’s celebration will honor 17 outstanding leaders whose work uplifts lives and strengthens communities across Ohio, as well as celebrate the Foundation's 75-year legacy of justice and service.
Honoring
RITTER AWARD
Alphonse Gerhardstein
RAMEY AWARD
Kent Wellington
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Sarah Perez
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION AWARD
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)
STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR NEWER ATTORNEYS
Jillian Von Gunten
DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR NEWER ATTORNEYS
D2 - Ashley Warwar
D5 - Lucas Ruffing
D6 - Carol Rieger-Taylor
D7 - Hayley Kick
D8 - Angela Hirsch
D9 - Kelly Bratton
D11 - Lauren Zidones
D12 - Khalida Sims Jackson
D14 - Maureen Stoneman
D15 - Patricia Norris
D16 - Kari White
D17 - Caroline Crum
D18 - Natalie Ray
DETAILS
WHEN
Oct. 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.
WHERE
The Stack at Municipal Light Plant | 589 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215
QUESTIONS?
Contact Lisa Ray for questions or regarding accommodations at lray@osbf.org or 614.487.4486
In Honor Of...
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.
Sponsorships Available Now!
Event Sponsorships offer excellent opportunities to support the work of the Foundation and honor the award recipients while also strengthening your organization’s brand awareness among the leaders of Ohio’s legal community. Sponsorships are currently available at levels ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.
Take a look at the sponsorship packet to see the incredible opportunities to support this year's awardees and help us raise $75,000 for our 75th anniversary.
Ready to become a sponsor? Contact Morgan Flinner, Engagement & Development Manager, at mflinner@osbf.org
