John Doleva Recognized with Leadership Award at Hooplandia
SPRINGFIELD — Hooplandia was in full swing over the weekend, with more ballers than ever filling its courts with 3-on-3 basketball action. Bulkley Richardson sponsors the annual Hooplandia Leadership Award during the tournament, and this year’s recipient is John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Mark Cress of Bulkley Richardson presented Doleva with this honor at a midday reception on June 21.
Bulkley Richardson is a law firm that has been in practice for more than a century, providing legal services to local and national clients. It pledges to serve as both industry and community leaders, encouraging and upholding excellent moral standards and fairness.
It is in this spirit that Bulkley Richardson, in partnership with Hooplandia producer and host site Eastern States Exposition (ESE), created the Leadership Award, which is presented each year to a deserving person, group, or organization within the community that exhibits the qualities of good leadership: bravery, respect, positive attitude, integrity, and fair play — leader-like behavior that builds team morale and makes a lasting impact on local communities.
“Bulkley Richardson is pleased to sponsor Hooplandia again this year and honored to be a part of this great community event,” said Jennifer Jacque, head of Marketing and Business Development at Bulkley Richardson. “When we work and play together with integrity, fairness, and a positive attitude, anything is possible. Teammates and opponents can come together, complement one another, and build a stronger community as a result.”
ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy added that “regional residents take the Basketball Hall of Fame’s proximity for granted at times. People travel from all over the world to visit Western Mass. in awe of what we see every day. John Doleva does an amazing job leading and building the Hall’s globally recognized shrine. He is a champion of the sport and the city of Springfield.”
