FISHER GOVERNANCE AWARD
The John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award annually recognizes the important role that board members play in the governance of nonprofit organizations serving citizens of Delaware County. The award honors the efforts of a single board member whose strategic planning and oversight skills have contributed to the achievement of the organization’s mission, financial stability, and general effectiveness. Nominations should identify specific ways the board member has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the organization.
The Fisher Governance Award includes a $10,000 grant to the organization the board member represents.
John & Janice Fisher
How to nominate
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations based in Delaware County can nominate candidates for the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award. Each nominee should have served on the board of the organization for a minimum of two years. Please be specific in describing when and how the candidate provided exemplary leadership and exhibited integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
Timeline: Nominations are accepted between March 1 and August 15 each year. Nominations must be submitted by 4 p.m. August 15. Ball Brothers Foundation staff and family board members review the nominations, make the selection in September, and present the $10,000 award in October.
Previous Recipients
2024
John West
Muncie Land Bank
2023
Ryan Hunter
Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie
2022
Marta Moody
Cardinal Greenways
2021
Heather Williams
ecoREHAB
2020
Ron Fauquher
Innovation Connector
2019
James Rosema
Muncie Mission Ministries
2018
Leigh Edwards
Muncie Civic Theatre
2017
John Craddock
Community Enhancement Projects, Inc.
2016
Ron Orebaugh
Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District
2015
Juli Metzger
Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Project Leadership
2014
Pat Botts
Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity
2013
Nancy Turner
Muncie Public Library
2012
Jeff Parsons
Youth Opportunity Center
2011
Teresa Willman
Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
Our Past Recipients
Ball Brothers Foundation presented its annual Fisher Governance Award to John West, a founding board member of the Muncie Land Bank. The award was presented at the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Dinner on November 12.
This award highlights Dr. West’s strong leadership as a board member and as former board chair, recognizing his strategic vision, financial oversight, and dedication to advancing the Muncie Land Bank’s mission to address property abandonment and the revitalization of local neighborhoods.