09/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2025 11:21
The annual Joseph T. Cline Awards honor current City of Dayton employees who display excellence and dedication in their work, as well as civic and community involvement. Honorees receive recognition by the City Commission and a cash award from an endowment established by the Cline family through The Dayton Foundation.
Joseph T. Cline was an optometrist and a civic leader in early 20th century Dayton. The Cline Awards Fund was established in 1984 at The Dayton Foundation by Carolynne H. Cline.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
To be eligible, nominees must be a current full-time or permanent part-time employee with a minimum of two years of employment with the City of Dayton. Citizens and City of Dayton employees alike may nominate individuals for this award. Up to 10 winners will be selected by a team of reviewers representing The Dayton Foundation and the City of Dayton, plus a community volunteer and prior awardees.
NOMINATIONS
To nominate a City of employee, or for more information, visit the program page. The nomination period for the 2025 awards will conclude on Friday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m.