The Cleveland Heritage Medal is bestowed upon individuals whose significant contributions through leadership, collaboration and service have left an indelible mark on all spheres of the Cleveland community.
But for these extraordinary men and women, the magnificent story and history of Cleveland would not be what it is today.
Ceremony
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside Avenue E
Cleveland, OH 44114
For more information, please contact:
Jamie Ellerbrock
440-592-1434
mhfevents@metrohealth.org
2023 Recipients
José Feliciano, Sr.
George Forbes
Ted Ginn, Sr.
Stephen Hoffman
Sister Judith Ann Karam
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Cleveland Heritage Medal 2023 Co-Chairs
Robyn Minter Smyers
Partner
Thompson Hine, LLP
Airica Steed, Ed.D, RN, MBA, FACHE
President and CEO
The MetroHealth System
Tribute Book
View the Cleveland Heritage Medal 2022 Tribute Book here.
Sponsors
We’re extremely grateful for the generosity of this year’s distinguished Cleveland Heritage Medal event sponsors.
Harley & Rochelle Gross and Gary and Cari Gross
Albert & Audrey Ratner
Charles A. Ratner
James & Susan Ratner and Charles & Ilana Ratner
Dan & Ellen Zelman