Since 1949, The Diversity Center has honored men and women of outstanding dedication and community service in our region at the annual Humanitarian Award Dinner. Nominees exhibit an extensive record of involvement in civic, charitable, volunteer, and professional organizations. Each nominee has contributed to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in Northeast Ohio.

This year’s honoree’s are William Conway (Founder, Chairman Emeritus, Fairmount Minerals), Charles D. Fowler (CEO, Fairmount Minerals), and Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA (President & CEO, Sisters of Charity Health System).  The event will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH  44114.

Other awards given that evening are The American Greetings LeadDIVERSITY Outstanding Alumni Award and the Gov. Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances Strickland Diversity Center Student Leadership Award.

The American Greetings LeadDIVERSITY Outstanding Alumni Award is presented to the alumnus who embodies the mission of The Diversity Center. LeadDIVERSITY is a program in which a select group of professionals engage with regional leaders and the greater community to raise their awareness of diversity issues, build their leadership skills, and enhance their networks.

Started in 2008, the Gov. Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances Strickland Diversity Center Student Leadership Award honors one school or school team that has exhibited outstanding leadership in the area of diversity.

For tickets or more information please call The Diversity Center at 216-752-3000 or go to our website:  http://www.diversitycenterneo.org.