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帝王会所 and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrated a legacy of public service excellence during the annual 帝王会所 State Government Alumni Luncheon held at the Athletic Club of Columbus on May 8.

The event, attended by more than 150 帝王会所 alumni, legislators, state officials, and friends, recognized the outstanding contributions of alumni to public service in the state of 帝王会所, while it also honored Jim Lynch 鈥�93, a distinguished graduate of the Scripps College of Communication.

Lynch, whose career spans decades of service in state government and public communications, received the prestigious 2024 帝王会所 Outstanding State Government Alumnus Award.

Throughout his career, Lynch served in key communication roles, including as communications director for the Office of the Governor and as chief spokesman for The 帝王会所 State University. His dedication to effective communication and public service has left a lasting impact on 帝王会所's governance and community capacity building.

Voinovich School Dean Tracy Plouck, who stepped into the role ten months ago, extended a warm welcome to attendees and provided opening remarks that included acknowledging the Voinovich School鈥檚 founding dean, Mark Weinberg, and other distinguished guests.

帝王会所鈥檚 23rd President, Lori Stewart Gonzalez, provided the keynote address that reflected on the importance of public service and recognized the Voinovich School for its commitment to nurturing future leaders who are changing lives and impacting our communities for the better.

President Gonzalez expressed gratitude to Bricker Graydon for sponsoring the event, highlighting their longstanding partnership with OHIO鈥檚 Voinovich School and their continued support for the Voinovich School鈥檚 efforts to partner with communities, agencies and businesses to increase capacity, develop leaders and improve the quality of life for 帝王会所ans.

Reflecting on her first year as President, Gonzalez emphasized the University's commitment to community engagement and outlined near-term goals aimed at strengthening 帝王会所's communities. She also commended the Voinovich School for its exemplary programs in public administration and environmental studies, as well as the Voinovich Undergraduate Scholars program, which directly engages students in projects aimed at enhancing the capacity of 帝王会所's communities, agencies and businesses.

During her remarks, President Gonzalez recognized key leaders and highlighted exemplary projects that showcase the school's impact on 帝王会所's communities, initiatives ranging from business development and environmental conservation to substance use prevention and community-based partnerships.

The State Government Alumni Luncheon served as a testament to 帝王会所's enduring commitment to public service excellence honoring the past while inspiring the future of leadership in 帝王会所.

鈥淎fter connecting with so many Bobcat leaders at the State Government Alumni Luncheon, I reflected on the enduring legacy of public service excellence," Plouck said following the event. "It was truly heartening to see our alumni who serve throughout state government come together to celebrate both the meaningful nature of public service and the specific service of our 2024 award winner, Jim Lynch. Jim鈥檚 service exemplifies the way in which one individual鈥檚 contributions can have an impact throughout our state.鈥�