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BBB Dayton News Release
DAYTON, Ohio, April 18, 2023 – Today, Better Business Bureau serving Dayton and the Miami Valley is pleased to announce Ohlmann Group will be honored with the BBB’s Legacy Award. Ohlmann Group will receive the prestigious honor at BBB’s Torch Awards For Ethics Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 9 at David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 12, Dayton.
This award is dedicated to the legacy of great Miami Valley business pioneers, such as John Patterson, Wilbur and Orville Wright, Charles Kettering, Colonel Edward Deeds and most recently, Clay Mathile. It was through their efforts the Miami Valley has stood the test of time and recreated itself again and again.
Ohlmann Group is a dynamic, growing, full-service marketing and advertising agency proudly based in Dayton for nearly 75 years. As a family-owned business, Ohlmann Group upholds the values of honesty, integrity and excellence, with the philosophy to do great work and to be great to work with.
Over the years, Ohlmann Group has received thousands of awards for the work it produced for clients. Team members have also received recognition ranging from the Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty to Dayton Magazine Top 50 Most Influential to Dayton Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, among many others. Throughout the agency’s history, five Ohlmann group leaders have been honored with the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Dayton’s prestigious Silver Medal Award for outstanding contributions to advertising and community leadership.
Giving back is part of the cultural fabric of the organization. Each year, Ohlmann Group donates hundreds of hours of creative time, providing small businesses with marketing and design expertise to help them grow. Employees are encouraged to get involved in the causes they care about, including serving on nonprofit boards, speaking to and mentoring students at local high schools and colleges, and volunteering their time and talents. In addition, Ohlmann Group schedules a half-day volunteer outing monthly for its team to take time off work and give back together. This year, the company has provided a transformative helping hand to a nonprofit organization doing good in our community as it gifts the land, building and building contents of its former location at 1605 N. Main Street to the Omega Community Development Corporation (CDC).
The company is committed to lifelong learning and is eager to mentor and guide the next generation of advertising professionals. Its president founded SummitUp, an annual conference promoting marketing and media professional development. In partnership with The Modern College of Design, team members engage in student portfolio reviews, mock interviews, as well as onboards interns and externs annually. Employees are also encouraged to pursue educational opportunities related to their profession, and Ohlmann Group offers tuition reimbursement for those who do.
Dr h.c. Niels M. Winther, chairman & owner of Think Patented, says, “Think Patented was honored to have received BBB’s prestigious Legacy Award in 2022. This award recognized our commitment to making a positive impact in our community, empowering our employees to give back, and striving to make a difference in the Miami Valley. The Legacy Award highlights businesses for being responsible members of their communities, and we were proud to be recognized for our efforts in this area.”
He continues, “This year’s Legacy Award is going to a new deserving recipient – Ohlmann Group. Ohlmann Group’s commitment to philanthropy and community service is truly inspirational. They have demonstrated how a company can have a big impact on the world around them. From donating hundreds of hours of creative expertise to supporting numerous charitable causes in the region, Ohlmann Group exemplifies the best of corporate social responsibility. It is a privilege for us to pass the prestigious Legacy Award to Ohlmann Group and to recognize their outstanding contributions to society.”
“Ohlmann Group was the natural selection this year,” says John North, president and CEO of the BBB serving Dayton and the Miami Valley. He continues, “The selection committee was impressed that this small business does such a wide variety of activities to support the Miami Valley, making it a better place to work, play, live and volunteer. It doesn’t just give back on occasion, it’s been doing it for a long time. We are thrilled to recognize these efforts with our Legacy Award.”
Linda Kahn, CEO/director of media at Ohlmann Group, shares, “We’re deeply honored to be named this year’s Legacy Award recipient. Thank you to the BBB for this special recognition. At Ohlmann Group, we believe our legacy lies in a steadfast dedication to doing what’s right for our team, clients and community. The value of giving back to others has been core to the agency since it was founded nearly 75 years ago, and it’s our honor to carry that torch into the future. As we continue to grow our business nationally and our work extends beyond Dayton, our home and heart are always centered here. We’re grateful for every opportunity to create the future through meaningful, measurable marketing and make a positive impact in the lives of others.”
The public is invited to join us at the Torch Awards For Ethics Awards Dinner to applaud Ohlmann Group. You can reserve a table for $999 or reserve individual tickets for $99 per person. To make your reservations, call (937) 610-2277.
The Eclipse Integrity Awards are sponsored by many local organizations, including WesBanco Bank, Inc.; Back To Business I.T.; WDTN-TV; Dayton Daily News; and iHeart Radio.
About Your BBB Serving Dayton and the Miami Valley
The Better Business Bureau has empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust for over 110 years. In 2021, people turned to BBB more than 200 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.3 million businesses and Charity Reports on 25,000 charities, free at BBB.org. Local, independent BBBs can be found across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including BBB Serving Dayton and the Miami Valley, which was founded in 1925 and serves Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and northern Warren counties in Ohio.
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