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Salvation Army Annual Civic Awards






Current and Past Recipients


Across the country and here in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, The Salvation Army presents prestigious awards to deserving individuals and organizations in local communities that exemplify The Salvation Army's mission to meet human needs without discrimination and Do The Most Good


 

The William Booth Award is one of the highest awards that may be conferred upon an individual by The Salvation Army.  This is a prestigious award. 
Careful consideration must be given to nominations.  No more than one award is permitted annually.  Nominees for the award are chosen based on one or more of the following guidelines:

- Dedication to The Salvation Army’s goals of service to humanity 
- Outstanding service to the community through the donation of time, expertise, and energy
- Outstanding humanitarian effort within the community
- Substantial contributions to the work of The Salvation Army in offering of time, talent and/or financial resources

 William Booth Award Recipients in Greater Cincinnati: 2004 to 2024

Mona Morrow
2024

Mark Caner
2021

Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine
2021

John Barrett
2018

Mark Longenecker 
2018

Jim Scott
2017

Kevin Sheehan
2015

Mario San Marco
2012

W. Richard Manteuffel
2008

Nancy Brown
2007

Chris McConnell
2006

Mike Cambron
2004

William Booth Award Recipients Since 1966

The “Others” Award is rooted in the history of The Salvation Army, dating back to the early 1900s when General William Booth, the Army’s founder, wanted to send a word of encouragement and direction to his officers around the world.  Wanting to be thrifty yet make his message clear, the general sent this one word telegram: “Others.”  Following that history, The Salvation Army honors an individual or organization exemplifying an extraordinary spirit of service to “others,” not only through support of The Salvation Army but the broader community as well. 

"Others" Award Recipients in Greater Cincinnati: 2004 to 2024

Elaine Howard
2021

Dean Gregory
2019

The Lindner Family
2014

The Cincinnati Bengals
2013

The Kroger Company
2012

Rich Homan
2011

James E. Schwab
2010

Dan Baker
2009

The LaRosa Family
2008

Dr. O'dell M. Owens
2007

Jill Smith
2006

Lucinda Heekin
2005

Fifth Third Bank
2004

 

 

 

"Others" Award Recipients Since 1972


The Outstanding Community Partner Award is a local award given to a deserving individual or organization who demonstrates exceptional service and dedication to The Salvation Army and its ministry. These partners have greatly impacted the Greater Cincinnati community by Doing The Most Good.


Outstanding Community Partner Award Recipients in Greater Cincinnati: 2011 to 2024

WCPO 9
2024

Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing
2022

IREM Greater Cincinnati & Dayton Chapter
2019

Duke Energy
2017

Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers' Association
2016

O'dell's Bells
2015

USMC Toys for Tots
2014

Turner Construction Company
2013

Gavin Gray Memorial Award: 
Lucinda Hesch

2012

Partner in Mission Award:
Tom Arington

2011

 

 


 


The Doing the Most Good Award is a local award given to honor Salvation Army volunteers who have made noteworthy contributions above and beyond what is reasonably expected of a volunteer. These individuals give freely of time and services, interactions, and promotion of a positive view of The Salvation Army while continually inspiring others through actions, knowledge, or experiences as a volunteer. 



Doing the Most Good Award Recipients in Greater Cincinnati: 2023

Sister Melanie Bair, OSF
2023

Dr. O'dell M. Owens - posthumously
2023

Jim Scott
2023