Business Hall of Fame & Community Leader of the Year Awards
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t’s an annual event that returned live, after a one-year COVID-19 hiatus, to the Union Club in November. Cleveland Magazine and Community Leader celebrated its 2021 Business Hall of Fame & Community Leader of the Year Awards feting eight individuals who distinguished themselves as among the most important leaders from Greater Cleveland. In addition to a reception and dinner, the event featured speakers, video
presentations and a valuable chance to network with Greater Cleveland’s movers and shakers. Three individuals were inducted to the Business Hall of Fame, including Dr. Alex Johnson of Cuyahoga Community College, Joe Marinucci of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and Jack Schron of Jergens Inc. Recipients of the 2021 Community Leader of the Year Award included Mayor Annette Blackwell from the city
of Maple Heights, John Habat from the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Jill Koski of Holden Forests & Gardens, Jacob Nash from Margie’s Hope and Tony Sias of Karamu House. The Business Hall of Fame sponsors included Meaden & Moore, Truist and Cuyahoga Community College. The Community Leader of the Year Awards sponsors included Erie Bank, Greater Cleveland Partnership and Sky Quest.
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