Outstanding senior volunteers receive Golden Hoosier award
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Outstanding seniors who have been a volunteer in the community were recognized Friday morning.
Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb in collaboration and partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration handed out Golden Hoosier awards at the statehouse.
The award is the highest honor bestowed on a senior in Indiana.
“The Hoosier values of service to our communities and helping our neighbors is well-represented by this year’s honorees,” said Lt. Governor Holcomb. “It is truly an honor to recognize this year’s Golden Hoosier recipients for the dedication they show their communities and for the tremendous example they set for future generations.”
Candidates must be an Indiana resident, at least 65 years of age, and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years.
This year’s Golden Hoosier Award winners are:
- Rob Abplanalp: Batesville
- Mary Brooks: Huntington
- Richard and Susan Brooks: Michigan City
- Ellen Byers: West Lafayette
- Marle Castor: Kokomo
- David Court: Lakeville
- Bettye Green: South Bend
- Mary Ellen LaMar: Hagerstown
- Anita McCollester: Granger
- Wyatt Mick: Mishawaka
- Bettye Monks: Winchester
- Michael Newton: Indianapolis
- Jean Nowaskie: Vincennes
- John Place: Richmond
- Marylou Powers: Dillsboro
- Marilyn Robertson: Ellettsville
- William Sisson: Cory
- Carroll Vasblinder: Terre Haute
- Nell Warda: Indianapolis
- Marilyn Waumans: Mishawaka