Matt Wiederhold Named Executive Director for Heritage Ohio
Matt Wiederhold
W. Kevin Pape, chairman of the Board of Trustees for Heritage Ohio, announced Matt Wiederhold will become the third executive director for Heritage Ohio, the state’s revitalization and preservation non-profit.
Matt Wiederhold has over 20 years of community development experience combining his interests in historic preservation, local history, and community building. He has served in positions in Cleveland, Toledo, and most recently served as the executive director of the successful Main Street Medina program. Wiederhold said, “I’m honored to have been selected as the next executive director for Heritage Ohio, an organization with which I’ve been involved since 2001. I’m deeply committed to the mission of the organization, and look forward to using my passion for historic preservation and community revitalization on a state-wide level.”
Wiederhold received his bachelor of arts degree in art history with a focus on American architecture and historic preservation from the University of Toledo. He received national Main Street Certification in 2004, and in 2006 he became an economic development finance professional.
Board Chair W. Kevin Pape states, “The search committee was impressed by Matt’s experience with combining his expertise in historic preservation, local history, and community building to transform neighborhoods and towns into desirable places to live, work, and play. It was clear to us that he had the energy and vision we were looking for in the engaged leader who will be Heritage Ohio’s next executive director.” Wiederhold will begin his role May 2, 2022.
The Big Give is back!
The Columbus Foundation’s Big Give is back!
Starting at 11 a.m. EST on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 through Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. EST, all donations to Heritage Ohio, and 600 nonprofits, will receive a pro rata portion of a $1 million dollar bonus pool.
Make a donation* of $20 or more to support Heritage Ohio through the Big Give between 11am on Tuesday September 17 to 11am Wednesday September 18 3013 and you’ll be entered into a drawing for some fabulous Heritage Ohio prizes! Stay tuned for more information. Donations through The Big Give are not applicable to membership dues or event fees, but are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The Big Give is a 24-hour online giving event to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus.™ The Columbus Foundation, its family of donors, and community partners have provided a $1 million bonus pool for The Big Give, encouraging the community to support the nonprofits they care about in central Ohio. By working together, our community can show its spirit and increase the impact of its giving!
And the winner is…
Congratulations to:
David Wilding, and his entry “Veteran’s Day Tribute”
Ohio’s preservation community has spoken, and after hundreds of votes, David Wilding’s entry is the winner of our Preservation Month Photo Contest! Look for David’s image of the mural on the next cover of Revitalize Ohio (which, by the way, you can view in downtown Amherst).
As an added bonus, David will receive a complimentary one-night stay at the Mead House Bed & Breakfast in Nelsonville.
Thanks to everyone who entered their images, and to everyone who voted for their favorite. And thanks to Sue Maxwell at the Mead House for supplying the bonus stay!
While the 2013 Preservation Month Photo Contest is many months away, you never know where or when you’ll find that winning image. Keep your camera handy, capture those evocative historic preservation images, and enter your best photo next year.
Voting now open for the Preservation Month Photo Contest!
We’re pleased to announce the three finalists of our Preservation Month Photo Contest. Congratulations to:
Sherry Kepp, and her entry “Waiting”
John Holliger, and his entry “Downtown in Bloom”
David Wilding, and his entry “Veteran’s Day Tribute”
Now that you’ve taken a peek at their photos, think about which one best captures the essence of Preservation Month, and get ready to vote here!
Voting will continue through Wednesday, May 30. We’ll announce the winner of the 2012 Preservation Month Photo Contest on Thursday, May 31, to close out Preservation Month.
With Ohio photographic fame and a Revitalize Ohio cover image on the line, the stakes are high! Good luck to our finalists!
Preservation Month Photo Contest…voting opens soon!
We’re pleased to announce the three finalists of our Preservation Month Photo Contest. Congratulations to:
Sherry Kepp, and her entry “Waiting”
John Holliger, and his entry “Downtown in Bloom”
David Wilding, and his entry “Veteran’s Day Tribute”
Now that you’ve taken a peek at their photos, think about which one best captures the essence of Preservation Month, and get ready to vote! We plan to have voting open (here: www.heritageohio.org/programs/2012-photo-contest/) this Friday, May 18, and continuing through Wednesday, May 30. We’ll announce the winner of the 2012 Preservation Month Photo Contest right here on Thursday, May 31, to close out Preservation Month.
With Ohio photographic fame and a Revitalize Ohio cover image on the line, the stakes are high! Good luck to our finalists!
Happy Preservation Month! Enter our Preservation Month photo contest!
Happy Preservation Month to you! Each May preservation organizations across the country, including Heritage Ohio, celebrate historic preservation with special events and activities. Our Preservation Month 2012 Photo Contest aims to highlight our state’s heritage while recognizing the talented photographers that capture the heritage.
Have you submitted your entry yet? If not, click your winning image and go to www.heritageohio.org/programs/2012-photo-contest/ to submit your entry.
We’ll accept entries through Friday, May 4, choose our finalists, and open the online voting for the winner on May 9, when we open our Annual Conference in Toledo (another great Preservation Month activity you should check out if you can). Online voting closes on May 16 and we’ll announce the winning entry on May 18.
Some guidelines to remember:
- The subject matter of the photo must be physically located in Ohio
- Judging criteria for choosing photo finalists include originality, subject matter, and artistic merit
- We encourage photos that bring attention to current issues in preservation and revitalization
- We also encourage photos depicting historic buildings in use
Again this year, we’ll feature the winning entry on the cover of Revitalize Ohio, so here’s your chance for Ohio photographic fame. Good luck!
Our photo contest is open for entries!
We’re now accepting entries for Heritage Ohio’s Preservation Month 2012 Photo Contest! Click your winning image and go to www.heritageohio.org/programs/2012-photo-contest/ for more info and to submit your entry.
We’ll accept entries through May 4, choose our finalists, and open the online voting for the winner on May 9, during our Annual Conference in Toledo. Online voting closes on May 16 and we’ll announce the winning entry on May 18.
Some guidelines to remember:
- The subject matter of the photo must be physically located in Ohio
- Judging criteria for choosing photo finalists include originality, subject matter, and artistic merit
- We encourage photos that bring attention to current issues in preservation and revitalization
- We also encourage photos depicting historic buildings in use
Again this year, we’ll feature the winning entry on the cover of Revitalize Ohio, so here’s your chance for Ohio photographic fame. Good luck!
We're Renaming Windows…What's Your Suggestion?
Windows has been Heritage Ohio's Preservation & Revitalization publication since 2001, keeping Ohioans updated about the latest news.
As you’ve probably seen, Heritage Ohio has a new look for 2012. However, it’s not just our new logo. While our member publication, Windows, has kept you updated about Ohio preservation & revitalization over the past 11 years, it’s time to freshen up the look of it (including the title) and that’s where we need your help. We’re renaming Windows and want your suggestions!
Either like our Facebook page and post your suggested magazine name on our wall, OR enter your suggested name in the comments section below. We will accept naming entries until Friday, January 20, 2012.
The winning suggestion will receive a complimentary one-night stay for two at the Georgian Manor Inn – B&B in Norwalk. If we receive multiple identical winning suggestions, one name will be chosen from random to receive the one-night stay at the Georgian Manor.
Good luck and send us your suggestions!
Update: the issue we’ve had with our comments section has been resolved, so you’re welcomed to post your suggestion below!