Baker nominated for nonprofit award
Jared P. Baker was recently named as a 2023 nominee for the Foellinger Foundation’s David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award. This nomination celebrates excellence in board service for the nonprofit boards each of the nominees serve. In total, 28 nominees were named. The recipient will be announced at a ceremony in September.
Foellinger Foundation established the David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award to recognize the importance of individual board members in nonprofit organizations. Each year, this award is given to an Allen County nonprofit board member who exemplifies four focus areas: governance, leadership, financial sustainability, and program impact.
The award recipient’s nominating organization receives a $25,000 operating grant. Foellinger Foundation’s board of directors created this award in honor of the late David A. Bobilya, a long-term servant leader not only to Foellinger Foundation, but many nonprofit organizations throughout Allen County.
Mr. Bobilya exemplified the character of leadership, providing strength and wisdom for many of Foellinger Foundation’s efforts. He served the Foundation for 16 years in various roles and was board chair from 2011 to 2014.
