It's official - 2024 was the largest Community Cup presented by the Columbus Foundation ever.
There were 43 teams, including several new entries, and nearly 1,500 participants. The weather was perfect for friendly competition, with a 100% chance of fist pumps, high fives and smiles.
Safelite Autoglass claimed it's third straight title in Division I and the City of Obetz maintained its dynastic run in Division IV despite a strong challenge from City Wide Facility Solutions. Plante Moran got back on the winning side in Division III, holding off the defending champion Blue Jackets at the end. Division II newcomers Chipotle Mexican Grill helf off FST Logistics and Hollywood Casino to lift the Cup and unseat back-to-back champs Ohio State Athletics.
Huge congratulations to all the champions! 🏆
- D I: Safelite Autoglass
- D II: Chipotle Mexican Grill
- D III: Plante Moran
- D IV: City of Obetz
The atmosphere was awesome. More than 20 companies set up in Eclipse Creative Home Court and the Giant Eagle Tailgate Zone was buzzing all day. We were joined by a few special guests - Emcee City Newwss, Tailgate Zone judge Mekka Don, T-Shirt Judge Ryan Vesler and Trophy Presenter Doug Kridler.
Community Cup is about so much more than just lifting the trophy. Teams stepped up to support community organizations through the Charity Challenge in a big way.
- $1,965 donated to The Columbus Foundation - Gifts of Kindness Fund
- $11,175 donated to The 2nd & & Foundation
- $1,575 donated to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
- 365 books donated to The 2nd & 7 Foundation
- 10,027 pounds of food donated to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Additionally, the spirit of community and competition was on display through dozens of creatively design t-shirts and jerseys and fun decorations throughout the Tailgate Zone.
- Most Charitable Team (largest donation): FST Logistics
- Most Engaged Team (most team members donating): Experience Columbus
- Best T-Shirt: Installed Building Products
- Best Jersey*: Experience Columbus
- Most Spirited Tailgate: Hollywood Casino
*Ryan, who knows a thing or two about apparel, split the category up into shirts and sublimated jerseys.
The 2025 Community Cup is set for Friday, September 12 at Fortress Obetz. Registration is open now for returning teams.
