By BRUCE WILLIAMS
Indiana State Museum

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum will bestow its Heritage Keeper Award to all living Indiana governors at the annual Tribute Dinner set for Thursday, April 28.

“This year, we are excited to celebrate all living governors of the state of Indiana. These individuals represent the best and brightest ambassadors and public servants when it comes to matters of community,” said Indiana State Museum President and CEO Tom King.

The award is given to Indiana’s greatest ambassadors for their embodiment of the Hoosier spirit in their accomplishments, leadership and service to the state. This group of Indiana governors will be the sixth honoree, following former First Lady Judy O’Bannon in 2015, Rabbi Sandy Sasso in 2014, Senator Richard Lugar in 2013, Earle Goode in 2012 and the Hulman-George Family in 2011.

The group includes:

• Edgar D. Whitcomb (term 1969 to 1973)
• Evan Bayh (term 1989 to 1997)
• Joseph E. Kernan (term 2003 to 2005)
• Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. (term 2005 to 2013)
• Michael R. Pence (term 2013 to present)

The event will begin with an exclusive VIP reception with the governors’ for major sponsors, followed by a panel discussion, awards presentation and dinner reception.

This year’s honorary chairs include former lieutenant governors Sue Ellspermann, Becky Skillman, Kathy Davis and John Mutz.

“The dinner is our signature fundraising event. Proceeds from the event allow us to develop high quality exhibitions and dynamic programming for visitors and students around the state, while recognizing Indiana’s most illustrious citizens and leaders,” King added.

For sponsorship or ticket information, contact Nathan Dynak at (317) 233-9984 or [email protected].

Additional event information will be announced publicly in the near future. Business or cocktail attire is requested.