LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette Civic Cup will recognize business and civic leader Robert “Bob” Giles as its 93rd recipient at the annual banquet.

The Civic Cup, one of Lafayette celebrates individuals whose leadership, service, and generosity have left a lasting mark on the community. Robert Giles is honored to have his entrepreneurial achievements and a deep commitment to giving back be recognized.

“I am truly honored to receive the 93rd Civic Cup Award from the Community Foundation of Acadiana. This recognition is a testament to the power of community collaboration and the spirit of giving." Giles said. "I share this honor with all those who work tirelessly to make our community a better place. Together, we can continue to inspire change and uplift one another.”

Giles’s greatest impact has been outside the car sales showroom. Giles has led countless philanthropic efforts to uplift Acadiana through his donations of bulletproof vests to local law enforcement, chartered buses to reunite Louisiana National Guard troops with their families before deployment, supplied tens of thousands of pounds of food and ice during disasters, and created initiatives like Giles Gives Back and Acadiana Heroes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Giles Automotive launched a free errand service for the elderly and immunocompromised, demonstrating his instinct to respond to community needs in real time. His leadership has also extended to raising millions for nonprofits, including Acadiana Animal Aid, The Outreach Center, Dreams Come True of Louisiana, and Hunters for the Hungry, which he helped establish locally.

The banquet will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Club at River Ranch. The 93rd Lafayette Civic Cup will not only recognize Giles’s extraordinary career, but also his unwavering dedication to making Acadiana stronger, more compassionate, and more united.

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