On April 7, Jai Washington was awarded the 2015 Individual Contribution/Ambassador of the Year Star Award at the Over-the-Rhine Chamber’s annual meeting and luncheon. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who are leading efforts to improve the neighborhood. Both personally and professionally, Jai works tirelessly to promote Over-the-Rhine. If you have stopped by our OTR office, mostly likely you were greeted by Jai’s boundless enthusiasm and warm smile.
This year was a record year for attendance with more than 400 people attending. Bob Castellini, Principal Owner and CEO of the Cincinnati Reds, provided the keynote address. The event was held at the iconic Music Hall with lunch provided by Funky’s Catering. Gray & Pape is proud to be a sponsor for today’s luncheon and continued part of the OTR Chamber.
Congratulations to all of the 2015 Star Award Recipients:
- Holtman’s, Chairman’s Award
- FOTOFOCUS, Norma Petersen Award
- Peg Wyant, Grandin Properties for Emanuel Center, Property Development/Architecture Award of the Year
- Greater Cincinnati Film Commission, Community Impact of the Year
- Maverick Chocolate, New Business of the Year
- HighStreet, Business of the Year
- Elementz, Nonprofit of the Year
- Rachel Roberts for Yoga on the Green, Entrepreneur of the Year
- Salazar, Restaurant of the Year