Event Details

Tickets for this year’s event are now for sale! Questions regarding the event may be directed to info@indygipc.org.

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Charles L. Whistler Award Ceremony & Breakfast sponsored by Faegre Drinker will be held on Monday, December 7th at the Indiana State Museum.

  • Doors open and coffee service will begin at 7:30am
  • The Program will be held from 8:00am to 9:00am
  • Breakfast will be provided to all attendees
  • Parking is available at the White River State Park Parking Garage

2026 Whistler Award Event Sponsors

Event Sponsors help us celebrate Indianapolis’ civic leaders, allowing us to further carry on Charles L. Whistler’s legacy.

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Ceremony are available.

Email us directly at info@indygipc.org for a detailed sponsorship benefit list.

See below for a description of our sponsorship opportunities.

Legacy Sponsorship

  • Recognition (Large) on Event Program
  • Event Table for Ten (10)
  • Mention in GIPC Monthly Messenger – Winter Editions
  • Recognition in GIPC Press Release
  • Recognition on Whistler Award Event Web Page
  • Recognition on Social Media
  • Photo with award recipient and Mayor Joe Hogsett

Visionary Sponsorship

  • Recognition (Medium) on Event Program
  • Event Table for Ten (10)
  • Recognition in GIPC Press Release
  • Recognition on Whistler Award Event Web Page
  • Photo with award recipient and Mayor Joe Hogsett

Loyalty Sponsorship

  • Event Table for Ten (10)
  • Recognition in GIPC Press Release
  • Logo on Whistler Award Event Web Page

Table Sponsorship

  • Event Table for Ten (10)

2026 Title Sponsor

Logo for Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP (law firm, Title Sponsor for 2021 Whistler Award breakfast)

Venue Sponsor