Community Awards

Date and Time for this Past Event

Thursday, Apr 6, 2023 5pm - 8:30pm

Location

Details

Knight Stage at Akron Civic Theater

Your Akron Zoo is hosting the first annual community awards! These awards will honor different individuals and organizations throughout the greater Akron community.

Doors Open: 5 p.m.
Cocktail Hour: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Awards

Be the Change Citizen Award: Jerry Cannon, volunteer for Summit Metro Parks
Recognizes an individual who inspires lifelong learning and conservation action through exceptional volunteer service.
Unity Award for Community Partnership: Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation
Outstanding community partner that demonstrates exemplary leadership in building collaborative pathways for the greater good of Summit County.
Educational Excellence Scholarship: Lee Cotton, Gabriella Faulkenstein and Aalayah Walker, 6th graders at Innes CLC and Aubrey Hann, 12th grader at APS STEM High School
Demonstrates merit in creating excitement and stirring passion in others to become champion of our natural world through a STEM initiative.
Metamorphosis Award for Transformational Leadership: Dan Rice, President and CEO of Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
Acknowledges the achievement as a change leader in Summit County while demonstrating exceptional leadership through commitment and dedication to making a positive impact within the county.

Limited number of tickets are available. Tickets include one drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres.

$25 per person