Columbus CEO’s 2025 CEO of the Year Awards Honor 17 Local Executives

Columbus CEO Recognizes the Region’s Top Leaders

The 2025 awards honor four winners and 13 finalists from the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. They work in industries such as banking, retail, manufacturing, social services, construction and insurance.

Honorees were chosen by their peers as part of the annual Survey of Economic Conditions conducted in partnership with Regionomics and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. It seeks to gain insights about the local business climate; challenges posed by the area’s growth; workforce and hiring trends; and expectations for the local, national and global economies.

Two of this year's winners were placed in their positions as a result of nationwide searches conducted in partnershiop with Broadview Talent Partners. Please join us in congratulating them! Read the full article.

Large Nonprofit

Elizabeth Brown of YWCA Columbus

As President and CEO, Liz Brown is boldly leading YWCA Columbus’ mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

Small Nonprofit

Kate Bauer of Leadership Columbus

Kate Bauer is connecting the business community and nonprofits in her new role as executive director of Leadership Columbus.

Kim Daly