The People of Vision event was established in 1985 by Prevent Blindness Ohio to celebrate and recognize corporations and their leaders for outstanding philanthropic works they have undertaken. The event has evolved into The People of Vision Celebration where community visionaries are invited to share with guests their personal journey in establishing a vision for their community and seeing it through to fruition. Celebrations take place in each of Prevent Blindness Ohio’s service regions: Central Ohio, Northwest Ohio, Southwest Ohio, Northeast Ohio and Miami Valley Ohio.
Prevent Blindness Ohio also honors an individual or organization with the Community Partner in Vision Award for their critical role in bringing vision care to medically underserved areas in their region. The People of Vision Celebrations across Ohio have become premier philanthropic events each year. The events combined generate more than $300,000 for sight-saving programs provided by Prevent Blindness Ohio and are attended by approximately 750 community leaders.
Below are the details and links to each individual event that contain more information along with sponsorship opportunities.
2024 People of Vision Celebration – Northeast Ohio Chapter
Honoring: Damian Thomas, Market President, and The RCF Group
Chair: Kim Riley & Hylant
When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Windows on the River, Nautica Waterfront District, FirstEnergy Powerhouse,
2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH
2024 People of Vision Celebration – Southwest Ohio Chapter
Honoring: Cincinnati Financial Corporation and Stephen M. Spray, President
When: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Musketeer Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45207
2024 People of Vision Celebration – Columbus
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Frederic Bertley, President, Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215
2024 People of Vision Celebration – Miami Valley Ohio Chapter
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