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An Evening of Distinction
Six of Ohio State's most extraordinary supporters were recently honored for their outstanding service in philanthropy and volunteer leadership. The awards were given by the Board of Directors of The Ohio State University Foundation during the Evening of Distinction ceremony on October 27.
Abigail and Les Wexner were recognized with the 2011 Everett D. Reese Medal, the highest award presented by Ohio State to honor exceptional service in private philanthropy. The 2011 John B. Gerlach, Sr. Development Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer leadership were presented to Jeri Block and Robert H. Schottenstein and Cindy and Larry Hilsheimer.
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President E. Gordon Gee presented Abigail and Les Wexner with the 2011 Reese Medal. Also a part of the presentation: John “Jay” Gerlach Jr., chair of The Ohio State University Foundation, and Jeff Kaplan (far right), foundation president and senior vice president and special assistant to the president of Ohio State. |
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Jeri Block and Bobby Schottenstein (center with President Gee) were presented with a 2011 Gerlach Award. Also from left: Gil Cloyd, charter trustee, Ohio State Board of Trustees; Dr. Michael Caliguiri, CEO of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University and director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center; John “Jay” Gerlach Jr.; and Jeff Kaplan. |
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President Gee stands between Larry and Cindy Hilsheimer, recipients of a 2011 Gerlach Award. Also from left: Dr. Michael Caliguiri, John “Jay” Gerlach Jr., and Jeff Kaplan. |
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