Award Criteria and Recipients
The “Michael L. Jones Bridge Builder Award” recognizes an individual who has not only championed diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Association but also who has taken purposeful and tangible action(s) that have produced positive outcome(s) in achieving/advancing the understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion positively impacts our culture at the Association and the practice of real estate.
To nominate an individual for this award in 2025, please submit the application no later than Sept. 30, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Award Criteria
- Demonstrate dedication and continuing commitment to advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Association and in their workplace.
- Fostered positive communication and actively promoted inter-group relations among persons of different races, ages, ethnic origins, genders, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, or physical and mental abilities.
- Participates in various Association and community events that promote mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation, or tolerance: any level of involvement in community events, projects, efforts, or organizations that promote or celebrate tolerance and contribute to diversity awareness in the Association, community, and workplace.
- The ability to value and respect diverse points of view and varied ways to approach issues and topics.
- Leads others by his or her actions while advocating for change.
General Guidelines
- Only individuals are eligible for this award.
- Honorees can only receive this award once.
- The Michael L. Jones Bridge Builder Award recipient will be honored at the Columbus REALTORS® annual Awards Gala.
Award Recipient
2023 -- Michael L. Jones, Jr.
2024 -- Norwood "Buzz" Thomas
2025 -- Qiana Jones
