2025 Alumni Award Honorees
Cedric Michael Cox (1994)
Contemporary Artist
Cedric Michael Cox’s paintings catapult color into rhythmic action with abstract and recognizable images that create compositions inspired by themes in music and the natural world. Cox has executed several large indoor and outdoor murals in various public and private schools, libraries, businesses, community centers, and hospitals within and around the Cincinnati region. Throughout his career, he has exhibited his work at the Contemporary Arts Center, the Weston Art Gallery, the 21c Museum Hotel (all in Cincinnati); the Columbus Art Museum, the Dayton Art Institute, Five Myles Gallery in Brooklyn, the Museum of Science and Industry and Gallery Guichard in Chicago, and James Ratliff Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. Currently, his work is on display at the Black Art in America Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia; the Houston Museum of African American Culture in Houston, Texas; and Akwaaba Gallery in Newark, New Jersey.
"I remember my first art class at Indian Hill Primary School. I was in the first grade, and Miss McKibbin had us use oil pastels to create imaginative characters. At the end of the two-day art lesson, Miss McKibbin held up my artwork and congratulated me for coloring up to the edge of the paper and for coloring my subject consistently and vividly. I was the new kid at the time, and there were barriers between me and the other students. The barriers faded away after my fellow classmates asked about how I executed the piece. I was always recognized for my creative ability, which led to more conversations, positive responses, and relationships that encouraged my creativity.
As it was then and still is now, art is the best way for me to communicate. The work ethic, drive, and responsibility to live up to the values that my parents instilled is why I am here, being what I was born to be. Indian Hill, like so many other positive outcomes in my life, was the catalyst for greater things to come."
Bobby Slattery (2000)
Entrepreneur, Community builder
Bobby Slattery is a proud 2000 graduate of Indian Hill High School. After earning his undergraduate degree from Ohio University in 2004, he dedicated his career to fostering community engagement and entrepreneurship. In 2012, Bobby founded Fifty West Brewing Company, transforming a small brewery with a passion for beer into a thriving community gathering place for the entire family.
Beyond his business endeavors, Bobby is an active leader in the Cincinnati area, serving on the boards of Great Parks Forever, The Flying Pig Marathon, and the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, where he contributes to the growth and development of these organizations.
A devoted family man, Bobby has been married to his wife, Becca (Indian Hill Class of 2000), for 15 years. Together, they are raising their three children—George (Class of 2031), Libby (Class of 2033), and Joe (Class of 2036)—in the Indian Hill school district. In his free time, Bobby enjoys spending time with his family, working toward his goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon, and giving back to the communities he serves.
“The Indian Hill community has meant so much to me and truly helped shape the person I am today. From the teachers who guided me, to the friends who supported me, and most importantly, to where I met my wife—my biggest inspiration. I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Indian Hill Foundation and deeply grateful for this award."
Alexandra Trott (2008)
Director, Insights, 84.51
Alex Trott is a key thought leader and spokesperson for 84.51°, charged with communicating about Kroger shoppers, customer trends and the overall data and insights industry. For three years, she and her team have supported the agency’s CPG clients to ensure they are getting the most value and insights out of its data and products. She also works to provide holistic knowledge and expertise across data and connecting CPG clients’ strategies with retailer strategy.
She started her career at dunnhumbyUSA and joined 84.51° in 2015 as a Kroger merchandising lead consultant, where she created and led the multi-disciplinary, customer-focused strategy for the natural foods department at Kroger. In this role, she spearheaded the creation of the Natural Foods Summit, an innovation event that promoted discussion about natural food trends and allowed emerging brands to showcase their products directly to Kroger. The initiative has helped Kroger become a leader in the natural and organic space.
Trott speaks at industry events and held supplier forums at Natural Products Expo West for five years with more than 500 supplier attendees to facilitate discussions about how CPGs can successfully work with Kroger and incorporate data into their businesses — and she became an expert voice on the natural food shopper. She has also been featured in industry publications, including Fortune, Food Navigator, Grocery Dive, Food Business News and The Food Institute podcast. Alex is the latest recipient of the Path to Purchase’s 2024 Women of Excellence Award in the category of Industry Impact.
"To the Indian Hill School District and Indian Hill Foundation, thank you for honoring me with the Young Brave Award. I am truly proud to be selected as this year's honoree. The foundation laid by Indian Hill schools has been instrumental in shaping my journey and success. I am deeply grateful for the education and support that set me on a path to achieving my dreams. Thank you!"