The award honors an individual for outstanding performance in their role as corporate financial steward; nominations are accepted from the community, and the honoree is chosen by Business Record leadership.
Rob Kretzinger, WesleyLife's president and CEO, who participated in Kip's nomination for the award, describes Kip's contributions to the organization this way:
“Since he became a member of the WesleyLife Board of Directors in 2018, Kip has served our organization diligently and with an unwavering commitment to our mission. Kip’s effectiveness as a chief financial officer is apparent as a WesleyLife board member, as he has guided our organization to pursue our mission in a way that is both impactful and sustainable.”