Great Living Cincinnatians
Celebrate the leadership, vision, tenacity, and love of community shared by the recipients of the Great Living Cincinnatian Award, presented annually by the Cincinnati Chamber since 1967.
Great Living Cincinnatians Award
Leadership, vision, tenacity and love of community are the hallmarks shared by the recipients of the Great Living Cincinnatian Award, presented annually, since 1967, by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber®.
Recipients are selected from candidates by the Cincinnati Chamber’s senior council based on the following criteria:
- Community service;
- Business and civic attainment on a local, state and national or international level;
- Leadership;
- Awareness of the needs of others;
- Distinctive accomplishments that have brought favorable attention to their community, institution or organization.
Awards will be presented to recipients at the Cincinnati Chamber’s Annual Dinner
2023 Honorees
The 2023 Class of Great Living Cincinnatians features four individuals who have left an indelible mark on our Region. They are servant leaders, mentors, and friends. We are honored to recognize Donald P. Klekamp, Janet Reid, Larry Sheakley and C. Smith as Great Living Cincinnatians.
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Recipients are selected from candidates by the Cincinnati Chamber’s senior council based on the following criteria: – Community service – Business and civic attainment on a local, state and national or international level – Leadership – Awareness of the needs of others – Distinctive accomplishments that have brought favorable attention to their community, institution or organization
