2026 Business Hall of Fame & Community Leader of the Year Awards

Each year, Cleveland Magazine and Community Leader celebrate the visionaries, innovators and community leaders whose work is helping shape the future of Northeast Ohio.

This November, we will continue that tradition with our annual Business Hall of Fame Induction and Community Leader of the Year Awards, taking place Thursday, November 12, 2026, at The Union Club of Cleveland.

Join us as we honor the following individuals at this year’s event:

2026 Business Hall of Fame Inductees:
Karen M. Fanger, President & COO, K&D Group
Joe Kubic, Chairman of the Executive Board, Adcom
Douglas E. Price III, CEO, K&D Group
Brian M. Zimmerman, CEO, Cleveland Metroparks

2026 Community Leader of the Year Award Recipients:
Julie Chase-Morefield, President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
Sharon Sobol Jordan, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Cleveland
Nick G. Kostis, Owner, Pickwick & Frolic / Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
Jason Lockett Sr., Founder & Executive Director, Breadwinners Academy
Megan O'Bryan, President, Cuyahoga Community College Foundation