Date
Location
Stambaugh Auditorium
1000 5th Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44504
Event Support
Marie Strange, Special Events Coordinator
Celebrating Excellence in Service and Stewardship
Join us for an evening recognizing the 2026 Visionary Award winners and celebrating a year of impact made possible through donor and volunteer generosity.
The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley invites you to our inaugural Impact Dinner at Stambaugh Auditorium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. This year’s event will feature a seated dinner, annual report presentation, and the recognition of our 2026 Visionary Award winners. We would be honored to have you join us to share the impact the Foundation has had over the last year and celebrate all that has been accomplished through donor and volunteer generosity.
The Visionary Awards recognize individuals who make a profound impact in our community in the spirit and Mission inspired by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary since 1911, when St. Elizabeth Hospital opened its doors.
2026 Award Recipients:
- The Mahoning Valley Leadership in Health Award | Dr. Ronald Rhodes, Chief Academic Officer, Mercy Health Lorain and Youngstown
- The Heart of the Mission Award | Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Auxiliary
- The Continuing the Legacy Award | Ian Beniston, Executive Director, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
Schedule
5:00 p.m
Registration Opens
Come early and get checked in and then grab a drink before the event begins
6:00 p.m.
Doors Open
Doors open into the main ballroom, please make your way to your seats
6:15 p.m.
Welcome & Invocation
6:30 p.m.
Impact Report Presentation
by Paul Homick, president of Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:40 p.m.
Presentation of 2026 Visionary Awards
8:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion with Awardees
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
Individual Ticket: $150
Includes beer and wine and dinner
Mission Sponsor: $300
Includes 2 tickets
Leadership Sponsor: $750
Includes your logo on our event website, event slideshow the night of, and four tickets to the event (half-table)
Legacy Sponsor: $1,500
Includes your logo on our event website, event slideshow the night of, event program, table signage, plus eight tickets to the event (one table)
Visionary Sponsor: $3,000
Includes your logo on all event promotional materials, podium recognition, a printed banner at the event, plus eight tickets to the event (one table)