President’s Award for Visionary Achievement

President Snyder created the President’s Award for Visionary Achievement in 2008 to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional philanthropic service to the university, the world and humanity. Previous honorees include Peter B. Lewis, Iris Wolstein, Milton and Tamar Maltz, Tinkham Veale, Norma Lerner, Jane Baker Nord, the Cleveland Foundation, Ronald B. Richard, William B. La Place, Phillip A. Ranney, and the Fowler family.

Award Recipients

2025: Roe Green

2024:

2023:

2022:

2020:  

2018: 

2017:  - Mitch Balk and Susie Ratner

2016:

2015:  - William B. La Place and Phillip A. Ranney

2014:  and its President and Chief Executive Officer Ronn Richard

2013:

2012:

2011: Tinkham Veale II

2010: Milton and Tamar Maltz

2009: Iris Wolstein

2008: Peter B. Lewis