Kunze Named Ohio Humanities Hero

COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, Ohio Humanities honored State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) with their inaugural Ohio Humanities hero award. Kunze was chosen for her leadership to promote humanities in Ohio specifically through the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission, as well as efforts to secure pandemic relief funding for cultural institutions throughout the state. "Although this has been an extremely difficult time in history, I believe we will look back on this time and see the beauty of humanity threaded throughout," said Kunze. "I am deeply honored to receive this award and I am thankful to the people in our communities and our state that foster beauty and connection through the humanities."

“Ohio Humanities is grateful to Senator Stephanie Kunze for the work she has done to elevate the public humanities in Ohio. Senator Kunze’s tireless leadership has strengthened the cultural sector in our state, giving Ohioans access to the stories and experiences that will help them better understand each other," said Ohio Humanities Executive Director Rebecca Brown Asmo.