Mayor’s highest honor for civic leadership recognizes those dedicated to the betterment of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 30, 2019) – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is seeking nominations for the 35th annual Charles L. Whistler Award. The award recognizes an individual who has brought together the public and private sectors toward civic improvement in Indianapolis. Mayor Joe Hogsett will personally present the award during a breakfast in December. The deadline for nominations is 5:00PM on Friday, September 6, 2019.
Since 1983, the Whistler Award has recognized individuals for their service within the community. The Mayor’s highest honor for civic leadership, the award is named after Charles L. Whistler, whose contributions to Indianapolis included his support of and involvement in the creation of UniGov, the City Center on Monument Circle, and the modernization of White River State Park.
“The Whistler Award honors the legacy of Chuck Whistler, a lawyer and community leader in the grand tradition, who gave his time and extraordinary abilities to the Indianapolis community without asking for power or position in return. The lineup of past winners is a ‘who’s who’ of dedicated, impactful Indianapolis leaders who have contributed mightily over the last three decades in making our city the outstanding, progressive and welcoming place it has become. I encourage all to consider submitting nominations of today’s leaders to add to this prestigious list,” said Murray Clark, Chair of the award selection committee and partner at Faegre Baker Daniels.
Members of the community are welcome to nominate individuals who reflect the leadership of Charles L. Whistler. Anyone except currently appointed government employees and elected officials may be nominated. Candidates should exemplify the passion and skill that Whistler displayed, going above and beyond what is expected to foster public-private partnerships that work for the overall betterment of the community. To learn more about Charles L. Whistler’s impact and review past recipients of the award, visit GIPC’s website at www.indygipc.org.
To submit a nomination, complete the electronic form available at www.indygipc.org by 5:00PM on Friday, September 6, 2019. Additional letters of support can be emailed to info@indygipc.org or mailed to 200 E Washington Street, Ste 1901, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
About GIPC
Founded in 1965, the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) exists to provide a non-partisan forum in which leaders of the public and private sectors of Indianapolis can work as partners to study, discuss and address issues of concern and areas of opportunity which affect the progress of the city.
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Contact:
Beth White
(317) 327-3820
beth.white@indygipc.org