Reese Medal
Everett D. Reese Medal
The Everett D. Reese Medal is the highest award presented by The Ohio State University Foundation Board. Established in 1984, it is named in honor of the late Everett D. “Ev” Reese, who exemplified extraordinary philanthropic leadership.
Ev, a 1919 Buckeye graduate, was a founding member of the President’s Club and chair of its executive committee for 15 years. A banking executive, philanthropist, and former Ohio State instructor, he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the university in 1971.
A member of President’s Cabinet, he helped create one of Ohio State's first endowed faculty chairs, the Everett D. Reese Chair in Banking and Monetary Economics. He also initiated the Schooler-Reese University Lecture Series, which has brought several prominent national and international speakers to the university. Ev was the first recipient of the Reese Medal in November 1984.
2026 Recipient: G. Gilbert Cloyd ’69 DVM
Gil Cloyd has spent more than five decades investing in Ohio State. He has supported scholarships for veterinary students and through the Scarlet and Gray Advantage program. A champion of Ohio State Lima, he has helped fund renovations to Galvin Hall and expand educational access for students.
“When I think about Dr. Cloyd’s scholarship, I realize its impact extends far beyond me. I think about every student I was able to mentor, every counseling conversation, every connection. That's the remarkable thing about generosity: Its impact grows through the people it touches.”
2026 Recipient: Keith D. Monda '68, '71 MA and Veronica B. Brady
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady’s generosity can be seen across campus, including through support of public art, scholarships and an endowed faculty position. They also established the Monda Student Resource Center and have helped nearly 800 Buckeyes participate in study abroad experiences.
“My trip to South Korea was so transformational. And I am not alone. There are hundreds of students who have hopped on a plane, many for the first time, to open their minds to new experiences around the globe. And we have Keith and Veronica to thank for that.”
