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34th Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards; Syntero
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Friday, April 11, 2025

8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (Registration begins 7:30)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Frederic Bertley, President & CEO, 

Center for Science & Industry (COSI)

333 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215​​​

COSI, Center of Science & Industry
Dr. Frederic Bertley, President and CEO of COSI

​​Syntero is proud to present the 34th Annual Catalyst for Positive Awards breakfast recognizing central Ohio high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated outstanding community service and who exemplify Syntero's core values of integrity, empowerment, innovation and inclusiveness. We are excited to announce a new collaboration with the Center of Science & Industry (COSI), our nationally renowned science museum known for inspiring curiosity and innovation, and their President & CEO, Frederic Bertley, who will be hosting this event.

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2025 Catalyst Inspiration Winner

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 Catalyst for Positive Change Inspiration Award — Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow, Claire Coder who began her mission-driven company at the age of only 18 when she recognized the need, and began to work toward equitable access to menstrual products for all, when and where they need them. She is a shining example of being a catalyst for positive change as she is changing the world one period product at a time.

Announcing the 2025 Catalyst For Positive Change Winners

Big Walnut High School

  • Lauren Haley, Senior

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​​Columbus School for Girls

  • Rose McLarty - Senior

  • Victoria Dizon - Junior

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Franklin Heights High School

  • Giovanni Rufus - Senior

  • Vaughn Chum - Senior

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Highland High School

  • Alexa VanHorne - Senior

  • Clayton Davidson - Senior

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Mount Gilead High School

  • Joey Baldwin - Senior

  • Ruby Rubio Castaneda - Junior

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Olentangy High School

  • Greyson Freed - Senior

  • Kiana Trimble - Senior

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Upper Arlington High School

  • Hannah Setterlin - Junior

  • Kevin Feng - Junior

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Bishop Watterson High School

  • Giovanna D'Orisio - Senior

  • Griffin Steinbrunner - Senior

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Dublin Coffman High School

  • Simon Groves - Senior

  • Emalena Brikic - Senior

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Grandview Heights High School

  • Chloe Gehres - Senior

  • Sean Roediger- Senior

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Hilliard Bradley High School

  • Annika Shah - Senior

  • Hasika Kalavala - Senior

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Northmor High School

  • Cami Workman - Junior

  • Dylan Normant - Junior

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Rutherford B Hayes High School

  • Mia Saksa - Senior

  • Robert Condo - Senior

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Westerville North High School

  • Angelinella Vernal- Senior

  • Mariah Chaffin - Senior

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Buckeye Valley High School

  • Ella Sheets, Senior

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Dublin Jerome High School

  • Mehak Naqvi - Senior

  • Quinn Giha - Senior

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Grove City High School

  • Benjamin Ransburgh - Senior

  • Karsyn Pollock-Ballard - Senior

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Hilliard Darby High School

  • Blaine Maruniak - Senior

  • Lena Museitif - Senior

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Ohio Virtual Academy

  • Elizabeth Streets - Senior

  • Zam-Zam Mohamud - Senior

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St. Charles Preparatory School

  • Luke Gibbons - Senior

  • John Rice - Senior

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Westland High School

  • Carolina Guia Millan - Junior

  • Jessica Soto Gomez - Junior

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Central Crossing High School

  • Alaina Nicholson - Senior

  • Madeline Brown - Senior

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Dublin Scioto High School

  • Varsha Joish - Junior

  • Will Davis- Junior

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Groveport Madison High School

  • Aissata Dia - Senior

  • Jaila Clark - Senior

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Hilliard Davidson High School

  • Madellyn Oyster - Junior

  • William Enderle - Senior

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Olentangy Berlin High School

  • Jayden Akey - Senior

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Thomas Worthington High School

  • Hashani Gattikoppula - Junior

  • Loretta Awere - Junior

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Congratulations to all of the 2025 Catalyst for Positive Change Winners!

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2025 SPONSORS

Visionary Sponsors

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American Electric Power - AEP

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 focuses on honoring high school juniors and seniors who  are making a difference in their schools and their 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!

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Syntero invited students from 50 Central Ohio high schools in Franklin, Delaware and Morrow Counties to select students for the 33rd Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards this past April - we received 40 nominations from 23 schools.

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Their stories were nothing short of amazing, and we can't wait to hear what the 2025 nominations bring.

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. In 2023, Syntero served 8,876 youth, adults and older adults in Franklin, Delaware, and Morrow Counties and beyond. 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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We are offering so many great opportunites for you or your company to support our mission and to support your local school award recipients. Click the button below for sponsorhip information or contact Kelly Galindo for more information.​​​

Join The celebration

Registration is now open! 

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You may purchase your tickets by clicking on the "Purchase Tickets" button below. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please use the "Donate" button below and select 34th Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards from the dropdown menu.

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For questions, please contact:

Kelly Galindo at

kgalindo@syntero.org.

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We look forward to seeing you on April 11!

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