In Indiana, awards news means academic honors, civic recognition, industry prizes and lifetime achievements. Reporting follows the ceremonies and recipients celebrated for their contributions to the state.
The Ivy Tech Foundation recognizes nineteen Indiana graduates for their professional and philanthropic accomplishments.
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October 30, 2026
Tony Richards Receives Broadcasters Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Indiana Broadcasters Association honored Tony Richards with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
October 29, 2026
WIKY Wins Indiana Radio Station of the YearThe Evansville-based station receives top honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association for a second consecutive year.
October 25, 2026
Hayden Lute Receives Special Olympics Partner AwardThe Marshall-Starke County participant is the first person to win the new Unified Partner of the Year honor.
October 24, 2026
Indiana Governor Bestows Sagamore of the Wabash AwardThe state honor recognizes local leader Dallas Bergl for his ongoing commitment to service and community development.
October 8, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Opened Alumni Hall of FameThe institution has invited the public to submit nominations for its upcoming Alumni Hall of Fame class.
October 1, 2026
Tami Hines Earned Indiana Outstanding Recorder AwardThe Association of Indiana Counties honored the Bartholomew County official for her service to county government.
September 30, 2026
Judge Dan E. Marshall Honored for Decades of ServiceThe Judicial Conference of Indiana recognized the Hancock County judge for his 24 years on the bench.
September 29, 2026
Indiana Honored Public Safety OfficersThe state recognized 96 public safety members for their efforts in impaired driving enforcement and prevention.
September 26, 2026
Daily Reporter Won General Excellence AwardThe Greenfield-based publication earned top honors at the Hoosier State Press Association journalism awards.
September 25, 2026
Western Wayne News Won State Blue Ribbon AwardThe East Central Indiana publication received the top honor for editorial quality from the Hoosier State Press Association.
Regular subjects here include hall of fame inductions, teacher recognitions, state-level service medals and organizational honors. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where achievements are recognized. Ceremonies often draw public officials and community leaders together for these events, which can be an annual tradition or a one-time distinction. The nomination process and the criteria for selection change as often as the winners themselves do.
