Awards and Recognition
Our History
Since 2000, PAST Foundation has been recognized for its leadership in STEM education, transdisciplinary innovation, and community collaboration. Our awards and grants reflect the trust placed in our work by partners across education, government, and industry. Below are selected highlights from recent years.
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Awards and Recognition
2025 Daniel G. Roberts Award for Excellence in Public Historical Archaeology, Society for Historical Archaeology.
2023 OhioX Trailblazers Award, OhioX Association. In recognition for her leadership and contributions to transforming tech in Ohio.
2020 Future 50, Columbus CEO Magazine, inaugural class of Future 50 Innovators and Leaders in Columbus, Ohio.
2019 Women in Design Awardee, Columbus College of Art and Design.
2018 Columbus Business First BizTech Outstanding Technology Team Award, to PAST Foundation and JadeTrack for their work in creating the Energy4Learning Program.
2017 Columbus Business First BizTech Outstanding Non-Profit Service Award, in recognition of contributions made to a culture of technology leadership and innovation.
2016 Smart Business Magazine Smart 50 in Ohio, Names PAST Foundation and Annalies Corbin for excellence in innovation.
2016 Carol V. Ruppe’ Distinguished Service Award, to honor her record of sustained and outstanding service to both the Society of Historical Archaeology and The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology.
2016 White House Summit on High School Redesign, recognized PAST Foundation innovative approaches in high school design.
2016 STEM 2026, PAST Foundation recognized for excellence in Innovation by the U.S. Department of Education.
While our work continues to evolve, these early recognitions laid the foundation for what PAST is today:
2015 Clinton Global Initiative 2015, PAST Foundation honored before the Redefining Rural and Native America Education roundtable.
2013 The Women’s Book Magazine Profile, Highlighted as a leading Columbus area STEM education non-profit CEO.
2012 100 Women Leaders in STEM Profile, Acknowledged for work in a leading STEM organization.
2006 National Oceanic Partnership Program Excellence in Partnering Award, presented for “The Archaeological and Biological Analysis.
