CLC alumni rack up honors and awards

Recently, a host of CLC alumni have been recognized and honored for their professional and civic achievements.

  • Doug Katz (LC 2019) was recently named a James Beard Award finalist in the Outstanding Restauranter category which honors “a restaurateur who uses their establishment(s) as a vehicle for building community, demonstrates creativity in entrepreneurship, and integrity in restaurant operations.”
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  • Leon Bibb (LC 1986) and Alex Johnson Boone (LC 1988) were announced as 2025 Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalism Hall of Fame inductees.
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  • Six of the twelve Crain’s Cleveland Business’ Newsmakers of the Year 2024 list are CLC alumni, including:
      • Nic Barlage (LC 2019, CLC Board)
      • Justin Bibb (CC 2007, LUTC 2004)
      • Chris Gorman (LC 2003)
      • Craig Hassall (LC 2024)
      • Tania Menesse (LC 2022)
      • Bernie Moreno (LC 2007)

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