Mark your calendar for the 35th Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards.
For 35 years, Syntero’s Catalyst for Positive Change Awards have celebrated Central Ohio high school juniors and seniors who make a positive difference in their schools and communities. These outstanding young people embody Syntero’s core values of integrity, empowerment, innovation, and inclusiveness.
This milestone year also marks Syntero’s 50th Anniversary, celebrating half a century of providing expert, compassionate behavioral health care and wellness services to individuals and families across Central Ohio. Under our 50th anniversary theme — “Together Forward” — we celebrate our collective impact: past, present, and future.
Sponsorships are now available.
2026 Catalyst for Positive Change Awards
Two Great Milestones • One Inspiring Event
Friday, April 17, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.
Brookshire Event Venue • 405 Greif Parkway, Delaware, Ohio
Join us in honoring the 2026 Catalyst for Positive Change Inspiration Award Recipient
Linda Shetina Logan
The 2026 Catalyst for Positive Change Inspiration Award honors Linda Logan, President & CEO of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, whose visionary leadership has transformed Columbus into a national sports hub while breaking barriers for women in a male-dominated industry. Since founding the Commission in 2002, she has led the city to host over 1,250 events, generating $1.7 billion in visitor spending, and launched Community Youth Camp to give children of all backgrounds access to sports and mentorship.
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In 2025, Linda was inducted into the Sports Events & Tourism Association's Hall of Fame — the highest recognition in the sports events & tourism industry. Recognized with the 2024 Spirit of Columbus® Award and as one of Columbus Business First’s Most Admired Executives, Linda exemplifies courage, innovation, and resilience, inspiring this year’s student honorees to create positive change in their schools and communities—moving Together Forward toward a stronger, more inclusive future.
This event is not possible without our sponsors!
There are many reasons to support this inspirational event. Here are just a few.
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Recognize and uplift youth leaders who are making tangible change in their schools and communities.
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Hear their incredible stories of how they are creating positive change.
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Support Syntero’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate mental health care to Central Ohio residents.
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Demonstrate your commitment to youth, families, mental wellness, and our future workforce.
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Connect with business, education, and civic leaders from across the region.
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Join the Together Forward movement to ensure access to quality mental health and wellness services for every individual in Central Ohio for decades to come.
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And enjoy the many benefits that come along with your sponsorship. Click the button below for more information.
Event Background
Syntero’s emphasis on being a catalyst for change in the lives of individuals, families and communities inspired the Catalyst for Positive Change Awards breakfast, which honor Central Ohio high school juniors and seniors who are making a positive difference in their schools and communities.
Since 1991, Syntero has honored more than 1,500 students for their exceptional character, service and community impact–for being Catalysts for Positive Change! These outstanding next gen leaders embody Syntero’s core values of integrity, empowerment, innovation, and inclusiveness.
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Their stories are nothing short of amazing, and we can't wait to hear what the 2026 recipients are doing.
2025 Participating Schools
Big Walnut High School
Bishop Watterson High School
Buckeye Valley High School
Central Crossing High School
Columbus School for Girls
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin Jerome High School
Dublin Scioto High School
Franklin Heights High School
Grandview Heights High School
Grove City High School
Groveport Madison High School
Highland High School
Hilliard Bradley High School
Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard Davidson High School
Mount Gilead High School
Northmor High School
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)
Olentangy Berlin High School
Olentangy High School
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
St. Charles Preparatory School
Thomas Worthington High School
Upper Arlington High School
Westerville North High School
Westland High School
Support a worthy cause
This event is a fundraiser for Syntero, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from The Catalyst for Positive Change Awards will support Syntero’s innovative programming and critical services provided to central Ohioans from all walks of life, in every step of their individual journeys. There has been a continual increase in the need for behavioral health and wellness services, and the demand for Syntero's essential services has not wavered.
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You can help by sponsoring and/or attending this breakfast.
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Your sponsorship will help Syntero celebrate and inspire Central Ohio’s next generation of changemakers, while strengthening the communities we all share.
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To learn more or to become a sponsor, click the button below or contact Kelly Galindo for more information.​​​
Join The celebration
Registration is opening soon!
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Stay tuned for details.
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For questions, please contact:
Kelly Galindo at
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We look forward to seeing you next April 17, 2026
As we celebrate 35 years of the Catalyst for Positive Change Awards and 50 years of Syntero's service to Central Ohio.
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In the meantime, check out photos, winners, and sponsors from the 2025 event at the link below:
