The Inaugural Blue Sapphire Awards

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Central Ohio took center stage. At the stylish venue The Ave Space in Columbus, the SIGMA 614 Foundation launched the first-ever Blue Sapphire Awards a signature evening designed to honor “Beacons of Leadership, Unity, and Empowerment.” This wasn’t just an awards ceremony, it was a powerful statement: great leadership is communal, inclusive, and transformative. Proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s scholarship fund, reinforcing the night’s purpose.

With live music from the E-Flat Jazz Band, formal attire, and a venue geared for connection, the Blue Sapphire Awards were equal parts celebration and call-to-action. From the moment the honorees were announced to the mingling, networking, and community recognition, the tone was: leadership is communal, vision is shared, and empowerment is active.

As an inaugural event, the 2025 Blue Sapphire

Awards set a strong precedent. The Foundation has laid down a marker: they are serious about leadership, serious about community investment, and serious about recognizing those who make meaningful change. For future years, one can expect even broader networks, more honorees, heightened impact, and deeper scholarship engagement.

The Blue Sapphire Awards by the SIGMA 614 Foundation is more than a gala it’s a movement. It celebrates those who lead not just in business or fame, but in service, integrity, and impact. It connects recognition with opportunity (via scholarships) and reminds us all that leadership is timeless, service is universal, and community is how we live our best legacies.

If you’re looking to make a difference whether by attending next year, supporting the Foundation, or nominating a future honoree, you’re stepping into something exciting and meaningful. The stage is set. The spotlight is on those who serve and the vision is for Central Ohio and beyond to rise together.