Youth Excellence Awards 2026 honors Cathy Cowan Becker

CELEBRATING OUR 2026 HONOREE: CATHY COWAN BECKER

Sunday, October 18th, 2026 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221

MY Project USA is proud to honor Cathy Cowan Becker with the Chrys Gee Activist Award at the Youth Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to grassroots activism, environmental justice and community leadership across Central Ohio.

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For more than a decade, Cathy has been a dedicated voice for social and environmental justice, mobilizing communities and advocating for meaningful change.

• Co-founder and Board President of Save Ohio Parks, leading efforts to protect Ohio's public parks, natural resources and wildlife

• Former Executive Director of Simply Living, advancing sustainability, environmental education and community engagement

• Former leader of the Sierra Club's Ready for 100 campaign, championing renewable energy and community-driven environmental solutions

• Recipient of the Carol Fisher Award for Community Service, and recognized by The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs for her outstanding contributions to the community

• A longtime grassroots organizer whose advocacy also spans animal welfare, civic engagement and public policy

A dear friend of the late Chrys Gee, Cathy embodies the compassion, courage and commitment to justice that Chrys brought to our community. Her years of advocacy continue to inspire the next generation of activists and community leaders.

Join us in celebrating Cathy and the remarkable legacy of Chrys Gee!

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