The goal of the Capitol Square Foundation’s Great Ohioan Award is to commemorate the significant role of Ohioans in an event or series of events of lasting significance in World, American or Ohio history.
Honoree Criteria
- Must be an individual Ohioan or group of Ohioans who have made a significant or lasting contribution to the World, American or Ohio history; and
- Must have been born in Ohio or lived in Ohio for a minimum of five years; and
- At least 25 years have passed since the event, in which the nominee participated, is being commemorated; and
- There is a compelling reason why the Ohio Statehouse, rather than some other location in the state, should be the location of the award or commemorative work.
Nomination Process
The Capitol Square Foundation Great Ohioans Committee will select two nominees from each category to submit to the full Board for approval. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, the oversight body for the Ohio Statehouse, will select the final award winners with a majority vote.
