Lasallian Pillar Awards
As a Lasallian school there are five core values that distinguish La Salle amongst the other Catholic schools in Cincinnati. They are:
- Faith
- Service
- Community
- Leadership
- Scholarship
Today the faculty, staff and administration remain committed to instilling these core values in our young men.
As a part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration in the Fall of 2010, the La Salle Advancement Office felt it imperative to recognize alumni, friends and benefactors that have adopted one or more of these core values as a part of their character.
Additional information on the Pillar Awards and the criteria for each award as well as the recipients of the awards are available by clicking on the pillar. If you would like to NOMINATE a La Salle community member, please fill out this form.
Faith Pillar
The Lasallian Faith Pillar Award will be given to an individual(s) in recognition of their commitment and dedication to the propagation of the Catholic faith.
Recipients:
2010-2011 - Bill Cady
2010-2011 - Father Tom Dennemann
2011-2012 - Sean Reynolds '72
2012-2013 - Brother Chris Englert '73
2013-2014 - Bishop Joe Binzer '73
2014-2015 - Father Paul Gebhardt
2015-2016 - Chris Winiarski '96
2016-2017 - Father Brian Phelps '98
2017-2018 - Deacon Kim Cohen '72
2018-2019 - Deacon Pat Palumbo '73
2019-2020 - Aaron Hampel '04
2023-2024 - Father Alex McCullough
Service Pillar
The Lasallian Service Pillar Award will be given to an individual(s) in recognition of their outstanding service to their community. This may include service to a worthy non-profit, school or other cause, including service directly related to La Salle High School.
Recipients:
2010-2011- Dr. Art Ranz '72
2010-2011 - Dr. Thomas Willke '68
2011-2012 - Jerry and Nancy Hollenkamp
2012-2013 - Ken and Mary Hoffman '72
2013-2014 - Chris Lampe '84
2014-2015 - Jim Tenbrink '67
2015-2016 - Bill Zoz '79
2016-2017 - Dennis Obert '68
2017-2018 - Rick & Lynne Merk
2018-2019 - Steve Bushman '85
2019-2020 - Greg Bollin '72
2023-2024 - Dr. Richard Buten '64
Community Pillar
The Lasallian Community Pillar Award will be given to an individual(s) serving in a community role (i.e. government, police, fire, military, etc...) that has had an impact on the lives of those in the community in which they serve.
Recipients:
2010-2011 - Jim Hoelker '77
2010-2011 - Joe Wolterman '67
2011-2012 - Steve Koenig '82
2012-2013 - Andy Ruberg '02
2013-2014 - Charlie Norman '96
2014-2015 - Jeff Klei '77
2015-2016 - Tom McGill '78
2016-2017 - Steve Sabers '91
2017-2018 - Bob Abrams '65
2018-2019 - Matt Baringhaus '99
2019-2020 - Tony Rosiello '72
2023-2024 - David Sillies '82
Leadership Pillar
The Lasallian Leadership Pillar Award will be given to an individual(s) providing specific leadership, strategic direction, innovation and creativity leading to advances in the fields of business, science or industry.
Recipients:
2010-2011 - Dave Volk '76
2010-2011 - Joe Schneider '78
2011-2012 - Dr. James Klett '65
2012-2013 - Tom Binzer '75
2013-2014 - Tim Waechter '64
2014-2015 - Jason Hugentobler '02
2015-2016 - Jeff Rumpke '86
2016-2017 - Tom Waechter '71
2017-2018 - Dr. Joe Crowley '70
2019-2020 - David Riley '64
2023-2024 - Greg Steinmetz '85
Scholarship Pillar
The Lasallian Scholarship Pillar Award will be given to an educator(s) (elementary, secondary or collegiate levels) who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to their students, field of study or research.
Recipients:
2010-2011 - Louis Eichhold '93
2010-2011 - Mick Owens
2011-2012 - Steve Neiheisel '77
2012-2013 - Mike Holman
2013-2014 - Brian Heidorn '86
2014-2015 - Mike Lienhart '86
2015-2016 - Brother Mike Schmelzer, FSC
2016-2017 - Scott Tillett
2017-2018 - Joe Muenchen
2018-2019 - Connie Saho
2019-2020 - Cindy Webb
2023-2024 - Steven Schulten '90
