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Cincinnatus Announces Its Position on Key Ballot Measures
With early voting about to begin and Election Day fast approaching, the Cincinnatus Association has taken a position on three measures that Ohio voters will see on the general election ballot. “Our members have tried to evaluate each of these measures, weighing the pros and cons, in order to decide our position on each one. […]
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2026 Spencer Award Recipients Announced
The Cincinnatus Association will present the Eleventh Annual Donald and Marian Spencer Spirit of America Awards, honoring five Cincinnati area businesses and non-profits for promoting a commitment to prioritize serving diverse populations with equity and inclusivity. The awards dinner will be held on May 21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Retired WLWT5 anchor/reporter Courtis […]
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Nominations Accepted
Nominations for the 2026 Donald and Marian Spencer “Spirit of America” Awards are due December 31, 2025. The accomplishments of our award recipients mirror the mission of the Cincinnatus Association – to improve the quality of life for citizens in the Greater Cincinnati region. Award recipients have intentionally shown a commitment to prioritize serving diverse […]
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Reflecting on the Model Citizen – Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
Happy Constitution Day and Citizenship Day! Every September 17, we pause to reflect on the rights and responsibilities that come with being a citizen. Here in Cincinnati, our very name connects us to this history. The ancient Roman general Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was called from his plow to lead in a time of crisis, then […]
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Schneider Shares Perspective on Civic Organizations
“I really feel strongly about the importance of civic organizations at this current time. I hope we can keep Cincinnatus vibrant and involved. A strong community is never built by accident. It grows because people care enough to come together, to share ideas, and to take action. That’s the power of civic organizations. When we […]
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Cincinnatus Member Dr. Endia Crabtree Named to Courier’s Forty Under 40 List
The Cincinnati Business Courier has named its Forty Under 40 class of 2025. This is the 30th year for the awards, which honor outstanding young leaders and professionals from across Greater Cincinnati. Each year through a nomination process, the publication seeks 40 individuals under age 40 who are making a difference in business and the […]
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Cincinnatus to Launch Mobile App Mapping 3D Artwork
Reprinted from Sydney Hawkins, WKRC on Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Members with the Cincinnatus Association are planning to launch a mobile app that maps out 3D artwork across downtown Cincinnati. The app, ‘3D Art in the Core’, is projected to launch in April 2026. Members with the Cincinnatus Association are planning to launch a […]
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Cincinnatus Celebrates 10th Annual Spencer Awards
The Cincinnatus Association hosted the 10th Annual Donald and Marian Spencer “Spirit of America” Awards on May 20, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, honoring five exemplary organizations whose work advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in the Cincinnati region. This year’s honorees included four nonprofit organizations—ArtWorks, Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati Works, and Found House […]
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Noonan Honored with Citizen Cincinnatus Award
The Cincinnatus Association has honored Susan B. Noonan with the prestigious Citizen Cincinnatus Award, recognizing her exceptional commitment to civic leadership and community service in Greater Cincinnati. The award was presented at the 10th Annual Donald and Marian Spencer “Spirit of America” Awards dinner on May 20, an event Susan has chaired for the past […]
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Arts Panel Plans 3D Art App
This video is designed to introduce our Art Panel’s 2025 project to create and launch a smart phone app that will be a tour of ‘3D’ Public Art in Our City’s Core.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
Celebrated since 1909, March 8th is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and a call for the acceleration of women’s equality. Last year in March, Cincinnatus recognized members of the Association and their contributions to the community. On this International Women’s Day, we recognize and […]
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Cincinnatus Celebrates Inspiring Educators
More than 120 guests saluted outstanding educators as the Cincinnatus Association and five universities honored them at the annual Excellence in Education Awards dinner. “What impressed me most about the award winners is their commitment to continually improve their teaching skills and methods – to improve their students’ growth,” said Elliot Grossman, chair of the […]
Read MoreHonorees Announced for 2025 Spencer Awards
The Cincinnatus Association will present the Tenth Annual Donald and Marian Spencer Spirit of America Awards, honoring five Cincinnati area businesses and non-profits for promoting diversity and inclusion. The awards dinner will be held on May 20, 2025, at 5:30 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, 151 Fifth St. W, Cincinnati. Retired WLWT5 anchor/reporter Courtis Fuller […]
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How can we assure voting rights for all?
The Cincinnatus Association is concerned that voting policies are now too restrictive at the expense of democracy. In this new report, we outline barriers to voting rights so solutions can be identified to uphold democratic principles, protect the rights for all citizens to participate in the electoral process, and combat efforts to suppress or disenfranchise voters.
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Leadership in the News
The Cincinnatus Association is proud to announce that Valerie Daley, Vice-Chair of the Inclusion Panel has been selected to participate in the Class 18 of WE Lead, the flagship leadership development program of its Women Excel (WE) platform. Valerie is among 59 other women, who will be participating in a 10-month leadership development program that […]
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2023 Asian American Coalition of Ohio’s Internship Award Gala
Incoming Cincinnatus Association President, Rhonda Holyfield-Mangieri represented the Association at the 2023 Asian American Coalition of Ohio’s Internship Award Gala on July 30, 2023. The AACO Youth Internship Program provides real work experiences for API youth leaders by collaborating with government offices and non-profit organizations. The various internships were served at the Cincinnati Department of Engineering […]
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