The Northshore Community Foundation is proud to announce that the recipient of the Fifth Annual Dick Knight Award is Kakki Taliancich of the West St. Tammany YMCA for her more than 35 years of nonprofit 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.
Taliancich has worked in the nonprofit sector in the region for more than 35 years, nine of which were in the role of Associate Director of the West St. Tammany YMCA. Having never had a desire to pursue the executive director position, she is a true servant of the people and shines in that role. Originally from New Orleans, she recently retired from the 10th Street YMCA to spend more time with her granddaughter.
Taliancich received $5,000 as recognition of her commitment and service to the nonprofit sector and 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.
To learn more, visit www.northshorefoundation.org/knight-award.
