How Donatos Pizza goes the extra mile to give kids a chance to succeed

Pillar Award finalist Jane Grote Abell chairman Tom Krouse president and CEO Donatos Pizza (614) 416-7700 | www.donatos.com Donatos Pizza strives to provide delicious pizza to each one of its customers, but that’s not the only thing the company does with the goal of making people smile. One of the cornerstones of the company’s mission […]

How Delta Energy made a little girl and her family feel very special

Pillar Award finalist Sheri Tackett founder and president Delta Energy LLC www.deltaenergyllc.com | (614) 339-2600 Marley is a 3-year-old girl who really, really wanted to go to Walt Disney World. As much as it would mean to any child to get to meet Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the gang in person, it would be […]

How Mark McCullers and the Columbus Crew are using soccer to help the Columbus community

Pillar Award Finalist Mark McCullers president and general manager Columbus Crew president Crew Soccer Foundation www.thecrew.com | (614) 447-2739 Beyond wins, losses and entertainment, the Columbus Crew maintains a commitment to making a difference in its community. Combining the efforts of the Major League Soccer team’s charitable arm, the Crew Soccer Foundation, with those of […]

How Robert Click used his caring spirit to help LifeCare Alliance thrive

Pillar Nonprofit board executive Finalist Robert O. Click immediate past chair LifeCare Alliance (614) 278-3130 | www.lifecarealliance.org Robert Click’s caring spirit was apparent at a very young age. As a child, he would often ask his parents for money. When they asked him what he did with it, he would respond, “I gave it to […]

How George Barrett and Cardinal Health keep the community healthy

Pillar Award Finalist George Barrett chairman and CEO Cardinal Health www.cardinalhealth.com | (614) 757-7481 As a Fortune 21 health care services company, Cardinal Health has a deep-seated commitment to community efforts. As engaged by all levels of employees and strongly supported by Chairman and CEO George Barrett and the company’s senior leaders, this level of […]