IUSB Graduate Receives Award for Excellent Service to the Community

By Matt Wilemon

On December 7, Bruce Burkart, one of IUSB’s favorite alumni, was awarded the 2007 Indiana University Alumni Association President’s Award for his service and dedication to the community.  The President’s Award was established in 1993 and is only handed out to those who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to their community through volunteer service.

Burkart, now a senior vice president at 1st Source Bank, graduated from IUSB in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in business management.  He is a former member of the IUSB Alumni Association board of directors, the IUSB Advisory Board and was the former chairman of the IUSB Alumni Association scholarship program.  Along with his wife Cindy, they have played a critical role in awarding over 137 scholarships and raising over $560,000.

 This is not Burkart’s first award.  In 2000, he earned the Ernestine M. Raclin Leadership Award from 1st Source Bank for his work in the area.  He stays busy working with the Kiwanis Club and has previously been the treasurer of the Camp Fire Girls.  He was also previously the president of Catholic Social Services, and a former board member of the United Health Services and the Diabetes Association of St. Joseph County.