Beyond The Books

Awards & Honors

Community Harmonic Engagement Award – 2025

Presented by Franklin County Children's Services for outstanding community service through music. Received as Treasurer of Symphonic Pioneers for leading free lessons for underserved youth in Columbus.

Krista Bair receiving the Community Harmonic Engagement Award

Dean’s List – College of Engineering – Spring 2024

Awarded for achieving GPA in the top 10% of CSE students at OSU.

AultCare You Matter Scholarship – 2023

Honors students who promote positivity and inclusiveness. Awarded to 40+ students across Ohio counties. Nominated by guidance staff.

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Krista Bair receiving the AultCare You Matter Scholarship

OSU Alumni Club of Tuscarawas Scholarship – 2023–2025

Awarded for academic merit and service. Selected three consecutive years.

Krista Bair receiving OSU Alumni Club of Tuscarawas Scholarship

John Philip Sousa Award – 2023

National award for leadership and musicianship in band. Received senior year for contributions to the music program.

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Krista Bair receiving the John Philip Sousa Award

Media Mentions

OSU Alumni Magazine – March 2025

Quoted as Director of Fundraising for Buckeye Food Alliance in "How the University is Helping Students in Need".

The Lantern Interview – January 2025

Featured in "Running on Empty" about student food insecurity at OSU.