Dick Knight Award Recipient 2023

The Northshore Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipient of the Sixth Annual Dick Knight Award is Rob Carlisle of Child Advocacy Services for service to the Northshore.

The award is given annually in honor of the late Richard F. “Dick” Knight, a founding and beloved board member known for his authenticity and commitment to service, said Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, CEO of the Foundation. “We honor Dick’s legacy by recognizing the steadfast servant leadership Rob has demonstrated throughout his long career. His remarkable, unwavering commitment to the mission of Child Advocacy Services perfectly represents the spirit in which Dick lived his life.”

Carlisle has worked in the nonprofit sector in the region for more than 25 years, 17 of which were in the role of the chief executive officer of Child Advocacy Services. “Rob’s steadfast efforts to protect the most vulnerable among us has changed the lives of countless children in our region. He leads with his heart, and his character and integrity shine through in everything he does,” Bourgeois said.

Carlisle received $5,000 as recognition of his commitment and service to the nonprofit sector. The Foundation would like to thank Resource Bank, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and the Fund for Bogalusa for the contributions to making this years’ award possible.