These are trying times for many. We have an opportunity to offer hope by highlighting those in our communities who live out their faith in inspiring ways.

The Spirituality Network, The Spiritual Life and Learning Center and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio are proud to host the 2025 Living Faith Awards.

Living Faith Award - recognizing those who create a more hopeful, peaceful and faithful world. Laypersons who exemplify dynamic faith in their lives, those whose faith is both lived and alive in ways that inspire, challenge and serve. These recipients embody: peacemaking, tending to the “least of these,” caring for creating and/or loving neighbor and self.- SuAnne Farnlacher, Julie Hart, and Diane Kessler

Alvin R. Hadley Social Justice Award - recognizing exemplary work in the field of social justice; giving voice to voiceless, and/or seeking access to basic civil and human rights for all, and/or working toward changing unjust laws and practices.- Amanda Hays, Madeline Trichel and Richard Korn

Interfaith/Multiculturalism Leadership Award - recognizing an individual who creates bridges of understanding and acceptance between different faiths or cultures while exemplifying the best of his or her own faith tradition or culture. - Sue Hachten

Hope for Tomorrow Award - recognizing a young person who lives his or her faith balanced with action that will serve as a model for spiritual development.- Isaiah Wood

TICKETS are available now: $35 for one or $315 for a block of ten seats.

We’ll also have a special celebration to recognize an individual who has had a lasting impact on the Columbus community through their work. That person will be awarded the Enduring Hope Award.- Dr. Jindal