Celebration of Excellence

Together, let’s honor the power of philanthropy across our community.

Save the Date for 2026

When

Thursday, September 24
6 p.m.

Where

Ohio Stadium
NetJets Landing
411 Woody Hayes Dr.
Columbus, OH 43210

Join The Ohio State University Foundation Board of Directors for dinner and a ceremony celebrating the recipients of this year's top philanthropic and volunteer awards.

All our honorees share strong Buckeye roots and a legacy of giving — and surely show the best of what it means to pay forward.

2026 Celebration of Excellence Honorees

G. Gilbert Cloyd ’69 DVM

Everett D. Reese Medal Recipient

See an example of how Gil pays forward

Keith D. Monda '68, '71 MA and Veronica B. Brady

Everett D. Reese Medal Recipient

See an example of how Keith and Veronica pay forward

Kara J. Trott ’91 JD

John B. Gerlach Sr. Development Volunteer Award

See an example of how Kara pays forward