Honorees

Heart Of the City Honorees

George and Kim Vincent.

It is our great honor to introduce two remarkable individuals and past Heart Ball chairs, whose dedication to both their professions and their community is truly inspiring.

George Vincent is a visionary leader in both the legal and civic spheres. George spent over four decades at Dinsmore & Shohl, where he served as Managing Partner for 15 years, overseeing the firm’s growth into more than 35 cities nationwide. He has long been recognized among the nation’s top attorneys, named consistently in Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA. In 2025, George was named Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of The Kroger Co., where he now plays a key leadership role in one of the largest companies in the country. Just as impressive as his professional accomplishments is George’s commitment to giving back. He has served as chair of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati Museum Center, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation and the Cincinnati Art Museum, shaping the future of our region through visionary board leadership.

Kim Vincent has spent her life committed to helping others thrive. For over 26 years, she worked as an occupational therapist, serving both adults and children with disabilities. That passion for people carried seamlessly into a successful second career in real estate. For the past 20 years, Kim has been a leading Realtor with Sibcy Cline Realtors, where she currently serves as a Senior Sales Vice President. Beyond her professional success, Kim is a powerful advocate for individuals with disabilities. She helped lead the charge on the Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled’s (LADD)  Forever Home initiative, raising more than $3.6 million, and co-created an inclusive Reds game experience that puts individuals of all abilities at the heart of the action, a concept that has now spread across Major League Baseball.

Together, Kim and George represent the very best of what it means to serve with their time, their talents, and their hearts. It is a privilege to recognize them as individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community.

Creighton B. Wright Healthcare Leadership Honorees

Dr. Frank and JoAnne Noyes

Dr. Frank R. Noyes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and global leader in knee surgery and sports medicine. A champion of the American Heart Association’s “healthy heart, healthy knees” philosophy, he ensures patients adopt heart-healthy diet and exercise habits before proceeding with orthopedic treatment. With roots in the U.S. Air Force and the University of Michigan, he went on to found one of America’s first sports medicine programs, the Noyes–Giannestras Biomechanics Lab, and the Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, now part of Mercy Health and the Noyes Knee Institute. Under his direction, the affiliated research foundation has produced hundreds of clinical studies and publications, trained dozens of orthopedic fellows, and earned top honors including the AOSSM Hall of Fame and numerous research awards.

JoAnne Noyes, RN, BS is a registered Nurse and healthcare leader with over four decades of experience in critical care, cardiac catheterization, nursing education, and medical sales. JoAnne is dedicated advocate for cardiovascular health, orthopedic and sports medicine research, and community health initiatives. She has held extensive leadership roles with the American Heart Association, including board service, Heart Ball chair, Circle of Red and Cor Vitae member. JoAnne is passionate about heart health advocacy particularly tobacco cessation and CPR training.  She has a strong background in supporting academic research in biosciences and biomechanics with a focus on advancing education, patient care, and prevention.