Nominations Now Open
Do you know an exceptional HBCU Graduate that’s making a difference in Central Ohio? Each year we select three (3) HBCU alumni to receive the prestigious Central Ohio HBCU Alumni of Distinction Award. The individuals selected should be a graduate from an HBCU, making a difference in Central Ohio and/or abroad, as well as be committed to recruiting, retaining, and recognizing HBCU students and other alumni.
Nomination Deadline:
January 31, 2026
Nomination Link:
https://bit.ly/CentralOhioHBCUDistinguished Alumni
In every field and every journey, our HBCU alumni carry forward the spirit of our community and inspire us each day.

Roma Johnson
2025

Gwen Bess
2025

Judge LaSheyl Stroud
2025

Lawrence “Butch” Hamilton
2024

Dr. Sherri Williams
2024

Pastor Keith Troy
2024

Shannon Hardin
2021

Donna James
2020

W. Shawna Gibbs
2019