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Mark Your Calendar
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (Registration begins 7:30)
Hosted by: Dr. Frederic Bertley, President & CEO, Center for Science & Industry (COSI)
333 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
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​Syntero is proud to present the 34th Annual Catalyst for Positive Awards breakfast recognizing central Ohio high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated outstanding community service and who exemplify Syntero's core values of integrity, empowerment, innovation and inclusiveness. We are excited to announce a new collaboration with the Center of Science & Industry (COSI), our nationally renowned science museum known for inspiring curiosity and innovation, and their President & CEO, Frederic Bertley, who will be hosting this event.
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Event
Background
Syntero’s emphasis on being a catalyst for change in the lives of individuals, families and communities inspired the Catalyst for Positive Change Awards breakfast, which focuses on honoring high school juniors and seniors who are making a difference in their schools and their communities. Since 1991, Syntero has honored more than 1,500 students for their exceptional character, service and community impact–for being Catalysts for Positive Change!
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Syntero invited students from 50 Central Ohio high schools in Franklin, Delaware and Morrow Counties to select students for the 33rd Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards this past April - we received 40 nominations from 23 schools.
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Their stories were nothing short of amazing, and we can't wait to hear what the 2025 nominations bring.
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Schools
Big Walnut High School
Bishop Watterson High School
Centennial High School
Columbus School for Girls
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin Jerome High School
Dublin Scioto High School
East High School
Franklin Heights High School
Grandview Heights High School
Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard Davidson High School
Mount Gilead High School
Northmor High School
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)
Olentangy High School
Pickerington Central High School
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
St. Charles Preparatory School
Thomas Worthington High School
Upper Arlington High School
West High School
Westerville North High School
Support a worthy cause
This event is a fundraiser for Syntero, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from The Catalyst for Positive Change Awards will support Syntero’s innovative programming and critical services provided to central Ohioans from all walks of life, in every step of their individual journeys. In 2023, Syntero served 8,876 youth, adults and older adults in Franklin, Delaware, and Morrow Counties and beyond. There has been a continual increase in the need for behavioral health and wellness services, and the demand for Syntero's essential services has not wavered.
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We are offering so many great opportunites for you or your company to support our mission and to support your local school award recipients. Click the button below for sponsorhip information or contact Kelly Galindo for more information.​​​
Join The celebration
Keep an eye out for registration for the 2025 Catalyst for Positive Change
In the meantime, if you would like to support the cause with a donation, click the button below, then select "34th Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards" from the dropdown menu. Donations of all sizes are welcome and appreciated.
2024 presenting Sponsors
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Frederic Bertley (Dr. B), Ph.D, President and CEO of Ohio's Center of Science & Industry (COSI)
Ryan Miller, Co-founder of 2nd & 7 and m2 marketing, and former OSU lineman
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Former Director of the Ohio Department of Health/RAPID5 President and CEO
Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB, LEED AP, Founder/Chairman of the Board - Moody Nolan
Chris Spielman, Former OSU & Pro Football Player/Breast Cancer Prevention Advocate
Satch Sullinger, Basketball Coach and Author of “Winning with Purpose”
Alex Sheen, Founder of Non-Profit, “Because I Said I Would"
Ann Fisher, WOSU Radio- “All Sides with Ann Fisher”
David Brown, Founder and Director of the Harmony Project
Sarah Nerad, Founder of Heartland Recovery High School
Simon Fraser, DO. Doctor/Former OSU & Pro Football Player
Joe Blundo, Columbus Dispatch Columnist
Maddie Spielman, Breast Cancer Prevention Advocate/Former High School All Star Salute Honoree
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