Announcing the Columbus AI Leadership Awards at Columbus AI Week 2025
We’re proud to announce the Columbus AI Leadership Awards, debuting at Columbus AI Week 2025 as part of our mission to celebrate the people shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Central Ohio.
The Columbus AI Leadership Awards will recognize individuals who are driving innovation, advancing responsible AI adoption, and creating positive impact across business, technology, education, and community.
🌟 Award Categories
The inaugural awards will honor outstanding leaders in the following categories:
AI Catalyst — Recognizing a leader accelerating AI adoption and innovation in their organization or community.
Guardian of Good — Celebrating efforts to promote responsible, ethical, and inclusive AI.
AI Rising Star — Honoring an emerging leader making waves in AI.
Future Builder — Acknowledging visionary work that is shaping the long-term future of AI in the region.
Inclusive AI Champion — Spotlighting leaders who are expanding access and opportunity in the AI space.
🙌 Why It Matters
Columbus AI Week is powered by community. The Columbus AI Leadership Awards highlight the people turning ideas into action and making AI work for the good of businesses, people, and communities across our region.
🎟 When and Where
🏆 The Columbus AI Leadership Awards will be presented during the Columbus AI Week Leadership Conference at Waters Edge in Hilliard, OH.
🗓 September 10-11, 2025
💬 Nominate a Leader or Learn More
👉 Visit ColumbusAIWeek.com to learn more about the awards and how to nominate a leader who deserves recognition.
🙏 Special Thanks
A big thank you to our presenting sponsors 5/3 Bank, JobsOhio, Big Kitty Labs, Nexigen, and our community partners who help make this celebration possible.
