The Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade, Pennsylvania Street, Nov. 11, 2015.
Veterans Day Indianapolis
The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis is a voluntary, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to bring about a wholesome and constructive relationship between the community and veterans of our Armed Forces. The activities of the Council culminate in our annual observance of Veterans Day.
In the mid 1960's, some civic-minded individuals decided that the City of Indianapolis needed to honor Indiana Veterans with a special observance of Veterans Day. Many of the smaller cities and towns in Indiana as well as many Service Organization Posts in Indianapolis did indeed recognize Hoosier Veterans on this special day, but there was no citywide observance of what was initially known as Armistice Day.
Through the joint effort of civic leaders, military leaders, educators and the business community, a committee was formed to organize appropriate recognition events for a Veterans Day observance. Records of those early organizational meetings are not available, and it was not until 1972 that the first official records of the Veterans Day Council were created. All the records from 1972 to 2014 are available in bound volumes in the library of The American Legion National Headquarters.
Today Veterans Day in Indianapolis is observed in much the same way as in those early years, with a Veterans Day Service, a Parade and a Banquet. The Veterans Day Council is now incorporated, but its charge has not changed since it was organized in the 1960's - - to appropriately recognize the Veterans of Indiana so that their deeds and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
In the mid 1960's, some civic-minded individuals decided that the City of Indianapolis needed to honor Indiana Veterans with a special observance of Veterans Day. Many of the smaller cities and towns in Indiana as well as many Service Organization Posts in Indianapolis did indeed recognize Hoosier Veterans on this special day, but there was no citywide observance of what was initially known as Armistice Day.
Through the joint effort of civic leaders, military leaders, educators and the business community, a committee was formed to organize appropriate recognition events for a Veterans Day observance. Records of those early organizational meetings are not available, and it was not until 1972 that the first official records of the Veterans Day Council were created. All the records from 1972 to 2014 are available in bound volumes in the library of The American Legion National Headquarters.
Today Veterans Day in Indianapolis is observed in much the same way as in those early years, with a Veterans Day Service, a Parade and a Banquet. The Veterans Day Council is now incorporated, but its charge has not changed since it was organized in the 1960's - - to appropriately recognize the Veterans of Indiana so that their deeds and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
Past Presidents
An Indiana National Guard bugle player plays Taps during the 2015 Indianapolis Veterans Day Service held on the north steps of the Indiana War Memorial, downtown Indianapolis.
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Secretary Treasurer Senior Vice-President Vice-President (Awards/Scholarships) Vice-President (Development) Vice-President (Service) Vice-President (Parade) Vice-President (Reception) Vice-President (Public Affairs) HistoryIn 1922, an American Soldier - his name "known but to God" was buried on a Virginia hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the City of Washington. The Arlington National Cemetery burial site of this unknown World War I soldier became the personification of dignity and reverence of America's veterans.
Memorial ceremonies took place on November 11 giving universal recognition to the ending of World War I hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day officially received its name in American in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "The War to End All Wars," November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But shortly after the holiday was proclaimed, World War II broke out in Europe and shattered the dream. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred and six thousand died. The families and friends of these dead longed for a way to honor their memory. In 1954, to honor those who have served America in all wars, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day. In so doing, he called for Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. Please join us! Show your support for the men and women who bravely serve our country. Attend the Observance Ceremony. March in the Parade. Attend the Veterans Banquet. Donate to support Indianapolis' yearly commitment and efforts to "Honor those who've served." |
Gallery
Past Award Recipients:
The Dr. John Morton-Finney Public Service Award
The Dr. John Morton-Finney Public Service Award is the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc.’s most prestigious award. It is presented annually to an honorably discharged Hoosier veteran whose entire life is characterized by the same selfless service exemplified by the members of our nation’s Armed Forces. The award is named for Dr. John Morton-Finney, the first recipient of the award. A former Buffalo soldier and World War I veteran, Dr. Morton-Finney served Indianapolis as an educator, lawyer, and humanitarian for most of the 20th century and continued to assist his fellow citizens until he died in 1998 at the age of 108. Dr. Morton-Finney set an example for public service against which many generations will be measured. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present Lieutenant Colonel Donald B. “Brad” Spice, U.S. Army (ret) the 2021 Dr. John Morton-Finney Public Service Award.
Dr. John Morton-Finney 1994
Congressman Andy Jacobs, Jr. 1995
Dr. Ed Brown 1996
Governor, Joseph Kernan 1997
WCBC Senior New Analyst Fred Heckman 1998
Senator Richard Lugar 1999
MG Robert Moorhead USA (Ret) 2000
James G. Graham 2001
CAPT G. Donald Steel USNR (Ret) 2002
Dr. Russ Blowers 2003
Mr. Donald Canaday 2004
Mr. Robert Spanogle 2005
Michael R. Gelfand 2006
MG Ronald Brooks USA (Ret) 2007
COL Noble Beck (Ret) 2008
Mr. P.E. MacAllister 2009
Indianapolis Mayor LTC Greg Ballard USMC (Ret) 2010
Gene Grgli 2011
CW4 Mr. Charles E. Dawson USA (Ret) 2012
BG J. Stewart Goodwin USAF (Ret) 2013
COL David J. Sholly (Ret) 2014
MG R. Martin Umbarger USA (Ret) 2015
COL Russell “Bill” Sweeney (Ret) (Posthumously) 2016
Governor Eric J. Holcomb 2017
COL Sam Graves (Ret) 2018
Les Sebring 2019
COL Jack Querfeld USA (Ret) 2020
LTC Donald B. (Brad) Spice USA (Ret) 2021
The Robert G. Moorhead Award for Retired Military
This award is given in memory of Major General Robert G. Moorhead. General Moorhead served in the Army during World War II and joined the Indiana National Guard upon his return, eventually rising to the position of 38th Infantry Division Commander. Throughout his life, MG Moorhead had a major impact like few others in the city of Indianapolis. He exemplified service to his country while in uniform and service to his community, state and nation as retired military. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., presents this award annually to a retired service member who has continue to make a valuable contribution to the military, active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present Sergeant First Class Timothy Dyke, U.S. Army (ret) the 2021 Robert G. Moorhead Award for Retired Military.
James L. Bauerle BG (Ret) 2012
William Sweeney COL (Ret) 2013
F. Barry Green COL (Ret), MG (IGR) 2014
David Shorter COL (Ret) 2015
Theodore Wells Jr. LTC (Ret) 2016
Roger D. Peterman COL (Ret) 2017
R. Martin Umbarger MG (Ret) 2018
Donald B. (Brad) Spice LTC (Ret) 2019
Terry Cross VADM USCG (Ret) 2020
Tim Dyke SFC USA (Ret) 2021
Francis Polen Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Veterans
This award was established in 1982 as a tribute to the late Francis Polen and to honor those whose voluntary service to veterans exemplifies the dedicated service of Francis Polen. Francis Polen was a founding member of the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, which was established in 1963, and he was a past Council president and served as the Council’s corporate treasurer until his passing in 1981. Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Campbell, recipient of the 2021 Francis Polen Memorial Award for Outstanding Service Veterans.
Douglas Crow 1982
Edward F. James 1983
Mabel Baker 1984
Robert Farnsworth 1985
Jacquese Winston 1986
Virgil Tyler 1987
Monroe K. Heglin 1988
Denzil E. Reed 1989
William L. McCowan 1990
George K. Blackburn Jr. 1991
Hubert E. Strange Col (Ret) 1992
Howard W. Suttmiller 1993
Norman R “Red” Bolduc 1994
Harold F. Henneke 1995
Diana J. Ward 1996
Joseph B. Duray 1997
Dr. Corinne W Walker 1998
Mr. Leonard Rose 1999
Joseph A. Riley 2000
J. Reuben Darr LTC (Ret) 2001
Mr. George E. Brattan Sr. 2002
Mr. Charles E. Dawson 2003
Mrs. Marianne Hughes 2004
Jesus Quintana Jr. 2005
Mr. Joseph Fonerle 2006
Mr. John Riskka 2007
Mrs. Linda Conway 2008
Mildred Oberhardt 2009
Joseph Ryan Col (Ret) 2010
Mr. Loren Minnix 2011
Mrs. Treva Blair 2012
Kenneth Archie 2013
William Lucid 2014
Mrs. Dorothy McIntyre 2015
Mr. Robert “Mike” Will 2016
Jerry Pitts Sr. 2017
Dr. Imtiaz Munshi M.D. 2018
Sandra “Sandi” Lyle 2019
John Fancher 2020
Dr. Samuel Campbell, Jr. 2021
The Pro Patria Award for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
The Indiana Committee for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) annually recognize a business or organization with its highest honor. The Pro Patria Award is presented to an employer who demonstrates exceptional support for our national defense by adopting leadership practices and personnel policies which make it easier for employees to serve in the National Guard and Reserve. This year two employers received recognition. Congratulations to District 42, Indiana State Police in
Versailles, Indiana, and Allison Transmission of Indianapolis, Indiana, as recipients of 2021 Pro Patria Awards for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve.
Monarch Beverage, from Lawrence 2020
Sam's Distribution Center in Greenfield 2020 Allison Transmission (Indianapolis) 2021
Indiana State Police District 42 (Versailles) 2021
Major General Robert Moorhead and Major General Charles Whitaker JROTC Scholarship Awards
For over 10 years, due to the generous donations of our sponsors, the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., has been able to donate two $1,000 college scholarships to deserving cadets participating in the JROTC program at their Indianapolis high school and who demonstrate outstanding performance. In Indianapolis those high schools include: Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, Shortridge, George Washington, Emmerich Manual, Thomas Carr Howe, Ben Davis, North Central, Warren Central, and Pike. Each year it is an extremely competitive board to select two outstanding recipients for these prestigious awards. This year the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present the 2021 Major General Charles W. Whitaker JROTC Scholarship Award to Cadet Sergeant Oluwarotimi Quadri of George Washington High School and the 2021 Major General Robert G. Moorhead JROTC Scholarship Award is presented to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Anaiyah Johnson of Shortridge High School.
-Major General Robert Moorhead Scholarship Recipients
Cadet Melissa Medina Broad Ripple High School 1996
C/CSM Michelle Heron Northwest High School 1997
C/CPT Levyonnie Coleman Broad Ripple High School 1998
C/LTC Sara Crosley Northwest High School 1999
C/MAJ Ian Gore Arsenal Technical High School 2000
C/1LT Kendra Walters Arsenal Technical High School 2001
C/MAJ Brittany Johnson Arlington High School 2002
C/LTC Anna Rachal North Central High School 2003
N/A 2003
N/A 2003
C/1LT Elinora Madrid Broad Ripple High School 2004
C/MAJ Jami Reese Arsenal Technical High School 2005
C/1LT Karin Williams Broad Ripple High School 2006
C/COL Whitney Clouse Emmerich Manual High School 2007
C/MAJ Kawanna Harvey Emmerich Manual High School 2008
C/LTC Margrette Lowe Arsenal Technical High School 2009
C/MAJ Robert Butler Jr. Arsenal Technical High School 2010
C/LTC Dakota Paro Arsenal Technical High School 2011
C/LTC Noe Rodriguea John Marshall Community High School 2012
C/MAJ Samantha McNew George Washington Community High School 2013
C/CSM Joana Ayala John Marshall Community High School 2014
C/COL Maranda Conley John Marshall Community High School 2015
C/COL Ladeana Daniel Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School 2016
C COL Katharine Hernandez North Central High School 2017
C/LTC Destiny Flemmonds Crispus Attucks High School 2018
C/MAJ Edith Rios George Washington High School 2019
C/MAJ Giselle Salinas-Delgado Crispus Attucks High School 2020
C/LTC Anaiyah Johnson Shortridge High School 2021
-Major General Charles W. Whitaker Scholarship
Cade Michael Witham Arlington High School 1996
C/MAJ Kevin Wolfe Arsenal Technical High School 1997
C/MAJ John Razumich Arsenal Technical High School 1998
C/SGM John Dailidonis Arsenal Technical High School 1999
C/LTC Kathleen Grunden North West High School 2000
C/MAJ Dan Orr North Central High School 2001
C/LTC John Oras Arlington High School 2002
C/MAJ Alexander Grant North Central High School 2003
C/MAJ Steve Hernandez Arsenal Technical High School 2003
C/MAJ Danielle Johnson Arlington High School 2003
C/CPT Adam Williams North Central High School 2004
C/MAJ Bryan Moyers Arsenal Technical High School 2005
C/COL Michael Swayze North Central High School 2006
C/MAJ Elijah Staley Arsenal Technical High School 2007
C/2LT Lerone Simmons Arlington High School 2008
C/LTC Jeffrey Bledsoe Emmerich Manual High School 2009
C/MAJ Krystin Miller Arsenal Technical High School 2010
C/LTC Domanique Harris John Marshall Community High School 2011
N/A 2012
C/2LT Shane Collins-Yosha Arsenal Technical High School 2013
C/LTC Bradley Till John Marshall Community High School 2014
C/LTC Jaeland Stone Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School 2015
C/COL Brandon Ledezma Emmerich Manual High School 2016
C/LTC Colin McGhehey Emmerich Manual High School 2017
N/A 2018
C/LTC Daniel Haines North Central High School 2019
C/LTC Andre Williams Crispus Attucks High School 2020C/SGT Oluwarotimi Quadri George Washington High School 2021
Sponsors Award Recipients
Smith Family 2002
Jack Hensley CSM (Ret) 2003
Dr. Louis C. Gatto 2004
Judge Paul H. Buchanan Jr. 2005
Mrs. Sandi Lyle 2006
Michael Bret Pettygrove 2007
Michael Peterson 2008
Patrick Shannon SSG 2009
Patrick Concannon LT (Ret) 2010
Mrs. Sue Schnerder 2011
Carol A. Mutter, LTG (Ret) 2012
Mary Ann Rooney 2013
James M. Brown, CSM (Ret) 2014
Mr. Grant Thompson, Indy Honor Flight 2015
Not Presented (No overall banquet sponsor) 2016
Not Presented (No overall banquet sponsor) 2017
ESGR Pro Patria Award
Monarch Beverage, from Lawrence 2020
Sam's Distribution Center in Greenfield 2020 Allison Transmission (Indianapolis) 2021
Indiana State Police District 42 (Versailles) 2021
The Dr. John Morton-Finney Public Service Award is the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc.’s most prestigious award. It is presented annually to an honorably discharged Hoosier veteran whose entire life is characterized by the same selfless service exemplified by the members of our nation’s Armed Forces. The award is named for Dr. John Morton-Finney, the first recipient of the award. A former Buffalo soldier and World War I veteran, Dr. Morton-Finney served Indianapolis as an educator, lawyer, and humanitarian for most of the 20th century and continued to assist his fellow citizens until he died in 1998 at the age of 108. Dr. Morton-Finney set an example for public service against which many generations will be measured. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present Lieutenant Colonel Donald B. “Brad” Spice, U.S. Army (ret) the 2021 Dr. John Morton-Finney Public Service Award.
Dr. John Morton-Finney 1994
Congressman Andy Jacobs, Jr. 1995
Dr. Ed Brown 1996
Governor, Joseph Kernan 1997
WCBC Senior New Analyst Fred Heckman 1998
Senator Richard Lugar 1999
MG Robert Moorhead USA (Ret) 2000
James G. Graham 2001
CAPT G. Donald Steel USNR (Ret) 2002
Dr. Russ Blowers 2003
Mr. Donald Canaday 2004
Mr. Robert Spanogle 2005
Michael R. Gelfand 2006
MG Ronald Brooks USA (Ret) 2007
COL Noble Beck (Ret) 2008
Mr. P.E. MacAllister 2009
Indianapolis Mayor LTC Greg Ballard USMC (Ret) 2010
Gene Grgli 2011
CW4 Mr. Charles E. Dawson USA (Ret) 2012
BG J. Stewart Goodwin USAF (Ret) 2013
COL David J. Sholly (Ret) 2014
MG R. Martin Umbarger USA (Ret) 2015
COL Russell “Bill” Sweeney (Ret) (Posthumously) 2016
Governor Eric J. Holcomb 2017
COL Sam Graves (Ret) 2018
Les Sebring 2019
COL Jack Querfeld USA (Ret) 2020
LTC Donald B. (Brad) Spice USA (Ret) 2021
The Robert G. Moorhead Award for Retired Military
This award is given in memory of Major General Robert G. Moorhead. General Moorhead served in the Army during World War II and joined the Indiana National Guard upon his return, eventually rising to the position of 38th Infantry Division Commander. Throughout his life, MG Moorhead had a major impact like few others in the city of Indianapolis. He exemplified service to his country while in uniform and service to his community, state and nation as retired military. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., presents this award annually to a retired service member who has continue to make a valuable contribution to the military, active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans. The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present Sergeant First Class Timothy Dyke, U.S. Army (ret) the 2021 Robert G. Moorhead Award for Retired Military.
James L. Bauerle BG (Ret) 2012
William Sweeney COL (Ret) 2013
F. Barry Green COL (Ret), MG (IGR) 2014
David Shorter COL (Ret) 2015
Theodore Wells Jr. LTC (Ret) 2016
Roger D. Peterman COL (Ret) 2017
R. Martin Umbarger MG (Ret) 2018
Donald B. (Brad) Spice LTC (Ret) 2019
Terry Cross VADM USCG (Ret) 2020
Tim Dyke SFC USA (Ret) 2021
Francis Polen Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Veterans
This award was established in 1982 as a tribute to the late Francis Polen and to honor those whose voluntary service to veterans exemplifies the dedicated service of Francis Polen. Francis Polen was a founding member of the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, which was established in 1963, and he was a past Council president and served as the Council’s corporate treasurer until his passing in 1981. Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Campbell, recipient of the 2021 Francis Polen Memorial Award for Outstanding Service Veterans.
Douglas Crow 1982
Edward F. James 1983
Mabel Baker 1984
Robert Farnsworth 1985
Jacquese Winston 1986
Virgil Tyler 1987
Monroe K. Heglin 1988
Denzil E. Reed 1989
William L. McCowan 1990
George K. Blackburn Jr. 1991
Hubert E. Strange Col (Ret) 1992
Howard W. Suttmiller 1993
Norman R “Red” Bolduc 1994
Harold F. Henneke 1995
Diana J. Ward 1996
Joseph B. Duray 1997
Dr. Corinne W Walker 1998
Mr. Leonard Rose 1999
Joseph A. Riley 2000
J. Reuben Darr LTC (Ret) 2001
Mr. George E. Brattan Sr. 2002
Mr. Charles E. Dawson 2003
Mrs. Marianne Hughes 2004
Jesus Quintana Jr. 2005
Mr. Joseph Fonerle 2006
Mr. John Riskka 2007
Mrs. Linda Conway 2008
Mildred Oberhardt 2009
Joseph Ryan Col (Ret) 2010
Mr. Loren Minnix 2011
Mrs. Treva Blair 2012
Kenneth Archie 2013
William Lucid 2014
Mrs. Dorothy McIntyre 2015
Mr. Robert “Mike” Will 2016
Jerry Pitts Sr. 2017
Dr. Imtiaz Munshi M.D. 2018
Sandra “Sandi” Lyle 2019
John Fancher 2020
Dr. Samuel Campbell, Jr. 2021
The Pro Patria Award for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
The Indiana Committee for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) annually recognize a business or organization with its highest honor. The Pro Patria Award is presented to an employer who demonstrates exceptional support for our national defense by adopting leadership practices and personnel policies which make it easier for employees to serve in the National Guard and Reserve. This year two employers received recognition. Congratulations to District 42, Indiana State Police in
Versailles, Indiana, and Allison Transmission of Indianapolis, Indiana, as recipients of 2021 Pro Patria Awards for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve.
Monarch Beverage, from Lawrence 2020
Sam's Distribution Center in Greenfield 2020 Allison Transmission (Indianapolis) 2021
Indiana State Police District 42 (Versailles) 2021
Major General Robert Moorhead and Major General Charles Whitaker JROTC Scholarship Awards
For over 10 years, due to the generous donations of our sponsors, the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., has been able to donate two $1,000 college scholarships to deserving cadets participating in the JROTC program at their Indianapolis high school and who demonstrate outstanding performance. In Indianapolis those high schools include: Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, Shortridge, George Washington, Emmerich Manual, Thomas Carr Howe, Ben Davis, North Central, Warren Central, and Pike. Each year it is an extremely competitive board to select two outstanding recipients for these prestigious awards. This year the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., is pleased to present the 2021 Major General Charles W. Whitaker JROTC Scholarship Award to Cadet Sergeant Oluwarotimi Quadri of George Washington High School and the 2021 Major General Robert G. Moorhead JROTC Scholarship Award is presented to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Anaiyah Johnson of Shortridge High School.
-Major General Robert Moorhead Scholarship Recipients
Cadet Melissa Medina Broad Ripple High School 1996
C/CSM Michelle Heron Northwest High School 1997
C/CPT Levyonnie Coleman Broad Ripple High School 1998
C/LTC Sara Crosley Northwest High School 1999
C/MAJ Ian Gore Arsenal Technical High School 2000
C/1LT Kendra Walters Arsenal Technical High School 2001
C/MAJ Brittany Johnson Arlington High School 2002
C/LTC Anna Rachal North Central High School 2003
N/A 2003
N/A 2003
C/1LT Elinora Madrid Broad Ripple High School 2004
C/MAJ Jami Reese Arsenal Technical High School 2005
C/1LT Karin Williams Broad Ripple High School 2006
C/COL Whitney Clouse Emmerich Manual High School 2007
C/MAJ Kawanna Harvey Emmerich Manual High School 2008
C/LTC Margrette Lowe Arsenal Technical High School 2009
C/MAJ Robert Butler Jr. Arsenal Technical High School 2010
C/LTC Dakota Paro Arsenal Technical High School 2011
C/LTC Noe Rodriguea John Marshall Community High School 2012
C/MAJ Samantha McNew George Washington Community High School 2013
C/CSM Joana Ayala John Marshall Community High School 2014
C/COL Maranda Conley John Marshall Community High School 2015
C/COL Ladeana Daniel Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School 2016
C COL Katharine Hernandez North Central High School 2017
C/LTC Destiny Flemmonds Crispus Attucks High School 2018
C/MAJ Edith Rios George Washington High School 2019
C/MAJ Giselle Salinas-Delgado Crispus Attucks High School 2020
C/LTC Anaiyah Johnson Shortridge High School 2021
-Major General Charles W. Whitaker Scholarship
Cade Michael Witham Arlington High School 1996
C/MAJ Kevin Wolfe Arsenal Technical High School 1997
C/MAJ John Razumich Arsenal Technical High School 1998
C/SGM John Dailidonis Arsenal Technical High School 1999
C/LTC Kathleen Grunden North West High School 2000
C/MAJ Dan Orr North Central High School 2001
C/LTC John Oras Arlington High School 2002
C/MAJ Alexander Grant North Central High School 2003
C/MAJ Steve Hernandez Arsenal Technical High School 2003
C/MAJ Danielle Johnson Arlington High School 2003
C/CPT Adam Williams North Central High School 2004
C/MAJ Bryan Moyers Arsenal Technical High School 2005
C/COL Michael Swayze North Central High School 2006
C/MAJ Elijah Staley Arsenal Technical High School 2007
C/2LT Lerone Simmons Arlington High School 2008
C/LTC Jeffrey Bledsoe Emmerich Manual High School 2009
C/MAJ Krystin Miller Arsenal Technical High School 2010
C/LTC Domanique Harris John Marshall Community High School 2011
N/A 2012
C/2LT Shane Collins-Yosha Arsenal Technical High School 2013
C/LTC Bradley Till John Marshall Community High School 2014
C/LTC Jaeland Stone Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School 2015
C/COL Brandon Ledezma Emmerich Manual High School 2016
C/LTC Colin McGhehey Emmerich Manual High School 2017
N/A 2018
C/LTC Daniel Haines North Central High School 2019
C/LTC Andre Williams Crispus Attucks High School 2020C/SGT Oluwarotimi Quadri George Washington High School 2021
Sponsors Award Recipients
Smith Family 2002
Jack Hensley CSM (Ret) 2003
Dr. Louis C. Gatto 2004
Judge Paul H. Buchanan Jr. 2005
Mrs. Sandi Lyle 2006
Michael Bret Pettygrove 2007
Michael Peterson 2008
Patrick Shannon SSG 2009
Patrick Concannon LT (Ret) 2010
Mrs. Sue Schnerder 2011
Carol A. Mutter, LTG (Ret) 2012
Mary Ann Rooney 2013
James M. Brown, CSM (Ret) 2014
Mr. Grant Thompson, Indy Honor Flight 2015
Not Presented (No overall banquet sponsor) 2016
Not Presented (No overall banquet sponsor) 2017
ESGR Pro Patria Award
Monarch Beverage, from Lawrence 2020
Sam's Distribution Center in Greenfield 2020 Allison Transmission (Indianapolis) 2021
Indiana State Police District 42 (Versailles) 2021
