Congratulations to the winner of the
2024 Carl H. Lindner Award
for Entrepreneurial & Civic Spirit
We are proud to honor one area business leader for exemplifying the inspiring blend of exceptional leadership, work ethic, and civic responsibility of the late philanthropist and titan of the Greater Cincinnati business industry, Carl H. Lindner.
William J. Rumpke Sr.
Chairman of the Board and President Emeritus, Rumpke Waste & Recycling
2024 Program Highlights
2023 Celebratory Event & Networking Reception
The importance of private companies cannot be understated; they are part of the backbone of our communityTom Plaut — Cincinnati Deloitte Private Leader
Eligibility requirements
Location
Your company must be headquartered in one of the following 18 counties:
Ohio — Adams | Brown | Butler | Clermont | Clinton | Hamilton | Highland | Preble |Warren
Kentucky — Boone | Campbell | Carroll | Grant | Gallatin | Kenton | Pendleton
Indiana — Dearborn | Ohio
Ownership
The company must be privately held, i.e., a company whose voting stock is family-held, employee-owned, private equity owned, venture capital backed or individually owned (ESOP). A company is not to be listed on an exchange or actively traded over the counter. Professional and financial services companies are not eligible.
Revenues
Companies are ranked by company-provided annual gross revenues for the most recent fiscal year that include subsidiary revenues, if applicable. Company information must be provided during the nomination period to be considered.