COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Community Engagement category recognizes family businesses that have made a significant contribution to the Central Ohio community. We will award three businesses within the small, medium and large category. Our large family business winner is White Castle System, Inc. Will representatives from White Castle System, Inc. please come forward? (pause for a brief moment as the honoree stands and then BEGIN narrative as company representative(s) walk to the podium). White Castle System began selling its iconic 5- cent sliders in 1921. With hard work and determination, the castle-shaped eatery quickly became a pioneer of the quick service restaurant industry. Now, White Castle System is celebrating its 10-year partnership with Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest organization benefiting autism research and advocacy. White Castle System have recently taken its alliance with Autism Speaks to all new heights by raising $919,000, which exceeded their original goal by 22%. Congratulations to White Castle System, Inc. (start applause)

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Community Engagement category recognizes family businesses that have made a significant contribution to the Central Ohio community. We will award three businesses within the small, medium and large category.

Our large family business winner is White Castle System, Inc. Will representatives from White Castle System, Inc. please come forward? (pause for a brief moment as the honoree stands and then BEGIN narrative as company representative(s) walk to the podium).

White Castle System began selling its iconic 5-cent sliders in 1921. With hard work and determination, the castle-shaped eatery quickly became a pioneer of the quick service restaurant industry. Now, White Castle System is celebrating its 10-year partnership with Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest organization benefiting autism research and advocacy. White Castle System have recently taken its alliance with Autism Speaks to all new heights by raising $919,000, which exceeded their original goal by 22%. Congratulations to White Castle System, Inc. (start applause)

Our medium family business winner is Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. Will representatives from Lake Shore Cryotronics please come forward? (pause for a brief moment as the honoree stands and then BEGIN narrative as company representative(s) walk to the podium).

Lake Shore is a leading global innovator in measurement and control solutions that drive the discovery and development of new materials for tomorrow’s technologies. Since 2006, Lake Shore has hosted an annual food drive in support of the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. W.A.R.M. is an organization that provides compassionate, short-term assistance to those in need in the Westerville community. Every year, Lake Shore employees look forward to the challenge of collecting

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enough food to exceed the previous year’s donation. Congratulations on your award! (start applause)

Our small family business winner is Champion Real Estate. Will representatives from Champion Real Estate please come forward? (pause for a brief moment as the honoree stands and then BEGIN narrative as company representative(s) walk to the podium).

Champion is a privately held, multi-family real estate investment and management firm. Champion Real Estate is dedicated to supporting the growth of Central Ohio and has created the Champion Cares Foundation, which allows residents in the Champion community round up their rent a $1 each month to donate to charity. With Champion matching every $1 donated, the program raised $1,750 for the YWCA Family Center during the first quarter of 2015. Congratulations Champion Real Estate. (start applause)