The Discovery Special Improvement District (SID) recognized three outstanding organizations at its 2010 Annual Meeting of the membership on November 18, 2010.

The Catholic Foundation was awarded for its Outstanding Aesthetic Contribution to the district for renovating and updating the former Wendy's building at 257 E. Broad Street.  Executive Director of Discovery SID Cleve Ricksecker said, " How many organizations do you know that can or would make a former fast food restaurant look like a church? That would take a vacant former Wendy's that sat empty for many years and redevelop it a landmark building? The answer is 'one': the Catholic Foundation and its building committee, chaired by Joe Molnar." Jennifer Damiano, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation, hired David Meleca at Meleca Architecture to make the building both aesthetically pleasing and functional for the foundation.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library received the 2010 Award for Outstanding Service to the district. "The Columbus Metropolitan Library is an institution whose service is not only appreciated by its neighbors, but also recognized around the world. International visitors are blown away by our library because American libraries and, in particular, Ohio libraries have a tradition of receiving strong support, support which many countries lack," said Mr. Ricksecker.  The Library's service to Columbus and the Discovery District has not waivered even in tough economic times. After experiencing severe budget cuts from the State over the past several years it has retained Sunday hours at its main branch at 96 S. Grant. The library also continued to offer daily tutoring and storytime to primary school kids and as well as continuing its ESL, computer, and business information classes.

OhioHealth was awarded the 2010 Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Discovery District. OhioHealth's investments in the Discovery District over the past several years approach $100 million. Recent investments include a new surgical center at 6th and Town and the Grant Bone and Joint Center on Town Street. Mr. Ricksecker stated, "Grant Medical Center promotes public health in its own backyard. It is an active part of the SID's security network and the SID's largest single contributor. Ohio Health ties its own mission to the health of the surrounding neighborhood." The community is fortunate to have such noteworthy and high caliber institutions, each in their own regard, located right here in the Discovery District.

Representatives from each organization--The Catholic Foundation, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and OhioHealth's Grant Medical Center-were present to receive their awards.