Get Involved
Host Committee
Host Committee members are champions of Taste the Future, who, in addition to making their own generous gift, also support this event by inviting others to join them in support of student success and other strategic investments that make Columbus State a great place to prepare for life. For more information on becoming a Host Committee member, contact Diane Sharp at dsharp16@cscc.edu.
Host Committee Members are making an investment in the Columbus State Foundation’s efforts to advance student success and close equity gaps.
Thank You to our 2026 Host Committee
Pam and Curt Bishop, Co-Chairs
Jan Allen and Curt Steiner
Anonymous
Donna Bates
Rosetta Brown
The Chenelle Family
David Cofer and
Elisha Roberts-Cofer
Kimberly and David Corey
Sandy Doyle-Ahern
Dr. Mabel G. Freeman
Dr. Jen Gilbride-Brown and
Colin Brown
Dr. David and
Mrs. Tracy Harrison
Julie C. Holbein
Bill and Trisha Jordan
Anthony Joseph and
Leslie Meyers-Joseph
Janet Kerekes and Sam Vogel
Greg and Maurie Maurer
Dr. Desiree Polk-Bland
Dianne A. Radigan
Chris and Jane Scott
Leonard E. Scott
Chris Shirer
Bob Tannous
Poe Timmons and David Adler
Katy and Matt Trombitas
Become a Taste the Future sponsor in 2026!
Invest in Columbus State student success and get tickets to the most delicious summer event in the city! Click here to view pricing and benefits, or contact Diane Sharp at dsharp16@cscc.edu with questions.
Partners
IN SHORT, WHAT WE ASK OF YOU:
- Prepare and serve 1,000 samples of food, approximately 2 to 4 oz.
- Set up and decorate your station!
- Your chef(s) and/or service staff may prepare/finish and plate items on site before serving 1,000+ guests
WHAT YOU GET
- Two general admission tickets to the event for your establishment’s own marketing/incentive programs (a $350 value! These are for you to give away, as tickets are NOT required for your registered chef/staff’s entry!)
- A front table covered for service
- A prep table covered with plastic
- Station signage to recognize your establishment’s participation
- Disposable service ware and ice
- Sanitizing supplies
- Electric hookup (upon request, limited quantity)
- Your establishment promoted in Taste the Future social media and event promotions
- Acknowledgement of your in-kind support for tax write-off purposes
- The eternal gratitude of thousands of Columbus State students helped by the success of this important fundraising event!
Read on for ALL the details and FAQs:
Individual Tickets
Every ticket you purchase to Taste the Future is an opportunity to support student success at Columbus State. These students are the future respiratory therapists, semiconductor engineers, cybersecurity experts, and culinary wizards that the future of central Ohio depends on.
