(La Porte County, IN) - Nominations are being sought for an award named after a La Porte County man who made a difference in the lives of other people.

 

The Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award was established in 2011 following his passing. Kalb was one of the founders of the Leadership La Porte County organization and was the Purdue Extension Director in La Porte County for 15 years.

 

“We are dedicated to preserving his legacy with this annual award,” said Monica Komasinski, Executive Director of La Porte County Leadership.

 

After leaving Purdue Extension, Kalb went overseas to teach under-developed countries to be self-sufficient through modern farming and business methods. People can nominate someone for the award through February 28. Nominees can be individuals or organizations.

 

“We are looking to recognize people or groups who are demonstrating servant leadership to improve our county in a quiet and behind-the-scenes way,” Komasinski said.

 

A panel of local leaders will select the winner, who will be announced and honored during Purdue Extension’s annual meeting on March 18 at the Silver Palace in La Porte.

 

Nomination forms are available from the Leadership or Extension offices.  Call Leadership at 219-325-8223, or Purdue Extension at 219-324-9407 or 219-874-5611 for more information.

 

A nomination form can also be requested by email at kulman@purdue.edu , mfoell@purdue.edu or info@leadershiplaportecounty.com. and found online at https://extension.purdue.edu/county/laporte/community-development.html