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Roxanne Qualls to receive the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award

5/6/2014

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The Gumption Committee of the Charter Committee of Greater Cincinnati announced today that Roxanne Qualls will receive the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award.

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The purpose of the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award is to call attention to those people who consistently uphold the same principles as Charlie Taft.  It is an award of great honor that we bestow on individuals, living or dead, who tirelessly and fearlessly work for the well being of our city.

Taft was known as a reformer who never quit reforming.  His independence and commitment to do what he believed was right, even in the face of adversity and criticism, remain legendary.  Charlie's civic gumption contributed to the civic fabric of Cincinnati. 

This biennial event celebrates the accomplishments of leaders in our community who exhibit courage and common sense in leadership.

Roxanne Qualls served as Mayor of the City of Cincinnati from 1993-1999 and as a member of City Council from 1991-1999 and from 2007-2013.

She previously taught in the Masters of Public Administration program at Northern Kentucky University and served as Director of Public Leadership Initiatives until December 2007.

Qualls also served as director of the Cincinnati office of Ohio Citizen Action, executive director of Women Helping Women, and the director of the Northern Kentucky Rape Crisis Center.

Throughout her life, Roxanne Qualls has displayed the courage and determination to improve life for all Cincinnatians.

The Charter Committee will also be recognizing Eric Avner of the Haile Foundation and Kay Pettengill of Stepping Stones for their contributions towards strengthening the civic fabric of the Cincinnati Community.

This will be the 17th time the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award has been given.  The event will take place on May 28, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30. Please contact info@chartercommittee.org, 513-241-0303 for tickets.

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