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Syntero hosted the 32nd Annual Catalyst for Positive Awards on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Catalyst for Positive Change Awards showcases students from Central Ohio high schools who have demonstrated outstanding community service and exemplify Syntero’s values of integrity, empowerment, innovation and inclusiveness. Click here to download the event program.
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Location: Fawcett Center, OSU
Keynote Speaker:
Ryan Miller
co-founder of 2nd & 7 & m2marketing and former OSU Lineman
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 demonstrate these attributes and actions.
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Since 1991, Syntero has honored more than 1,500 students for their exceptional character, service and community impact–for being Catalysts for Positive Change!
2023
Schools
Bishop Watterson High School
Cardington-Lincoln High School
Centennial High School
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin Jerome High School
Dublin Scioto High School
Franklin Heights High School
Grandview Heights High School
Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard Davidson High School
Olentangy High School
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
St. Charles Preparatory School
Upper Arlington High School
Westland High School
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Support a worthy cause
Syntero is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Event proceeds support Syntero’s compassionate, professional, expert counseling and community-based services for Central Ohioans of all ages and from all walks of life!
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Click here to support the cause as a donor, then select "Catalyst Awards" from the dropdown menu. Donations of all sizes are welcome and appreciated.
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If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Mariah Beidleman for more information.
Presenting Sponsors
Visionary Sponsors
Champion Sponsors
Star Sponsor
Kweku Ofei-Amoh
Schneider Downs
Supporters
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Jane Erwin Crowley
Molina
Nationwide Children's Hospital - Close to Home - Hilliard
Strategic Business Services
Friends
J. Mariah Beidleman
Sara Harrison-Mills
Renee Zysk
Past Keynote Speakers
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Amy Acton, MD, MPH
Former Director of the Ohio Department of Health/
RAPID5 President and CEO
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Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB, LEED AP
Founder/Chairman of the Board - Moody Nolan
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Chris Spielman
Former OSU & Pro Football Player/Breast Cancer Prevention Advocate
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Satch Sullinger
Basketball Coach and Author of “Winning with Purpose”
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Alex Sheen
Founder of Non-Profit, “Because I Said I Would”
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Ann Fisher
WOSU Radio- “All Sides with Ann Fisher”
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David Brown
Founder and Director of the Harmony Project
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Sarah Nerad
Founder of Heartland Recovery High School
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Simon Fraser, DO
Doctor/Former OSU & Pro Football Player
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Joe Blundo
Columbus Dispatch Columnist
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Maddie Spielman
Breast Cancer Prevention Advocate/Former High School All Star Salute Honoree