Meet the 2020 class of Everyday Heroes, who quietly work to heal, unite and improve our communities. Their generosity and kindness are even more inspiring — and sorely needed — during this time of a global pandemic, economic turmoil and social unrest.
In the spring of 2020, we asked for nominations to recognize members of the Columbus area whose extraordinary selfless acts set them apart in these divisive times.
After reviewing the nominations, our panel of judges selected five finalists and 20 semifinalists.
They are recognized in this special publication, which is created through the combined efforts of The Columbus Dispatch, Dispatch Magazines and ThisWeek Community News.
During a special online celebration held Oct. 13, 3020, Sandy Waters-Holley, the co-founder of Project Help, was named the recipient of the fourth-annual Everyday Heroes award from Dispatch Media Group.