The Campaign Chair Award is given at the discretion of the Campaign Chair to individuals or companies that demonstrate true leadership during the campaign.

Selecting the recipient for the chairman’s award for me was relatively easy when reviewing the work done as the campaign was wrapping up its last few weeks.  It was without a doubt to me this person was very dedicated to United Way, serving the organization over many years and in several different capacities.  Dedication and compassion were his daily approach to everything he would do in his personal, professional, and philanthropic life.  His daily interaction was with kindness, sincerity, and humbleness to and for everyone he came in contact with.   He supported local schools with his guidance and commitment and built great relationships with the student-athletes for whom he cared.

He put together effective and productive cabinet teams over the years and supported other cabinet work on calling days leading to amazing success for numerous campaigns.   He was a champion of those in need and was always willing to help through his caring, guiding, and mild-mannered approach.

He was a past campaign chair, and served on the United Way board and on numerous committees for United Way of Greater Lafayette.   He was always there, willing to help as time allowed. 

It is with great emotion that with this Chairman Award, I honor Dr. Bob Hagen for all that he did and what he meant to United Way of Greater Lafayette.  His love for the organization and its work in our communities was unmatched.  Everyone who worked with Bob on campaigns, on cabinets or on committees was always encouraged to do more, to raise the bar in an effort to match Bob’s energy and commitment to United Way.