Bill Pearce, attorney at Fredrikson & Byron Law Firm of Bismarck, received the Walt Odegaard Leadership Award from the N.D. Association of Nonprofit Organizations on June 5th in Fargo. The award is given to an individual who has made a difference by strengthening North Dakota and its nonprofit sector through long-term commitment to leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Bill helped establish The Library Foundation in 1976 and served as president several times between 1976 and 1998. He has been the Treasurer since 1998.

"Bill has been a leader in his community," says NDANO Executive Director Dana Schaar. "NDANO is pleased to recognize his accomplishments and commitment to helping others, building community and improving quality of life in North Dakota."