Lorna Swisher (left), Assistant Director of Revitalization, Cathy Oda (center), award recipient, and Dave Williams (right), Heritage Ohio Board Chair.
Cathy Oda Wins Spirit of Main Street Award
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PIQUA - Heritage Ohio presented Cathy Oda of Mainstreet Piqua with the 2026 Spirit of Main Street Award during the organization’s annual awards ceremony on Sept. 30 at the Woodward Theatre in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
Held in conjunction with Heritage Ohio’s annual preservation and revitalization conference, the awards ceremony honors Ohio’s outstanding projects, places and people making lasting contributions through historic preservation and community revitalization. Winners were selected by an independent jury.
The Spirit of Main Street Award honors a volunteer whose service of at least 10 years reflects sustained dedication to the Main Street movement and lasting community impact. Oda was recognized for 21 years of leadership, event support, volunteer recruitment and community service.
Heritage Ohio promotes economic growth through the preservation and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across the state. Heritage Ohio is Ohio’s designated statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. By saving the places that matter, we can build stronger communities and live better.
Learn more about Heritage Ohio and how to get involved at www.heritageohio.org.
