Meet Our Upstander Community Award Winners: Isabel Ricke & Phil Hunter
Isabel Ricke & Phil Hunter, recipients of the Pola Flakowicz Award for Bravery, were honored for their heroic actions while visiting the Not Long Ago. Not Far Away. exhibition. When a child became unresponsive,
Meet Our Upstander Finalists: Josie Ruff and Keira Morris
Josie Ruff and Keira Morris demonstrate remarkable kindness and determination through their dedication to supporting and uplifting those around them. Through their work with Jojo Keke Helping Cincinnati, they have made a meaningful
Meet Our Upstander Community Award Winner: Kent Wellington
Kent Wellington, recipient of the Leo Willich Award for Perspective, was recognized for more than three decades of service to youth, families, and communities. Through the Karen Wellington Foundation, which he
Meet Our Upstander Community Award Winner: Aaryan Verma
Aaryan Verma, recipient of the Henry Fenichel Award for Curiosity, was recognized for his leadership in advancing inclusion and opportunity for neurodiverse students. As a founding member of Spectrum Empowerment’s leadership
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Nancy Sullivan
For more than four decades, Nancy Sullivan has been a fearless, compassionate, and unwavering advocate for immigrant communities in Cincinnati. Since the early 1980s, she has stood on the front
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Shannon Price
Shannon Price has made a lasting impact in Cincinnati through innovative leadership and a deep commitment to expanding access to safe, stable housing for underserved communities. A highly skilled and deeply
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Jim Place
Jim Place has used life’s challenges as a catalyst for compassion and growth, inspiring others through his dedication to healing, dialogue, and positive change. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Jim, alongside
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Dr. Christy O’Dea
Dr. Christy O’Dea has dedicated her life to advocating for others, leading with empathy, integrity, and a profound commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. She does not simply believe in equity in healthcare.
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Luca Moss
Luca Moss has become a powerful voice for mental wellness, using empathy, bravery, and advocacy to support and inspire others. A senior at Sycamore High School, Luca has made it her mission to
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Michael Moore
Michael Moore has turned life’s challenges into meaningful advocacy, using his experiences to inspire inclusion, expand opportunities, and strengthen communities. Growing up on Cincinnati’s west side, he often found himself
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Guyton Mathews
Guyton Mathews has made a lasting impact through his forward-thinking leadership, passionate support of students, and steadfast efforts to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments. As a lifelong educator, he places student
Meet Our Upstander Finalist: Beth Kamradt
For more than two decades, Beth Kamradt has embodied the true meaning of an upstander through extraordinary compassion, courage, and selfless service to those experiencing homelessness in Northern Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati. Night
