October 17, 2014

Klipsch receives Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award

Criterion staff report

In recognition of his lifelong dedication to Catholic education, Fred Klipsch received the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award during the annual gala of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) on Oct. 6 in Washington.

“Fred Klipsch is being honored for developing the Indiana Scholarship Tax Credit Program,” noted Shannon Andrea, director of marketing communications for the NCEA. “Over the past 20 years, the Educational CHOICE Trust has distributed more than $20 million to students across Indiana, and increased school enrollment with vouchers for students.”

The two programs have given children from low-income families in Indiana the opportunity to attend the school of their choice, including Catholic schools.

Klipsch chose a Catholic school education for his children at St. Pius X School and Bishop Chatard High School, both in Indianapolis. Klipsch has stated that Catholic schools offer a spiritual view that makes life more rounded.

Klipsch has served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Klipsch Group Inc., a world-class speaker company based in Indianapolis. He is one of three individuals to receive the 2014 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. A foundation also received the honor.

“We celebrate the good news of Catholic education and the wonderful people who support it,” said NCEA president Christian Brother Robert Bimonte during the gala on Oct. 6. “Our honorees believe in the importance of passing on the faith to the next generation, and we thank them for their ongoing commitment to Catholic education.” †

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