The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is seeking nominations for the 31st Annual Charles L. Whistler Award. This award recognizes an individual for his or her leadership in civic progress. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett will be presenting the award to this year’s recipient during a fall ceremony. Deadline for nominations is 5:00PM on Monday, August 29th, 2016.
The Whistler Award has been recognizing individuals for their diligence within the community since 1983. It is the Mayor’s highest honor for civic leadership and is given in recognition of the accomplishments made during the life of Charles L. Whistler. Whistler’s civic activities in the community included his support and involvement 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 Charles L Whistler Selection Committee, and managing Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels.
All members of the community are welcome to nominate a representative who reflects the leadership of Whistler. To learn more about the life of Charles L. Whistler and to review past recipients for the award, please visit GIPC’s website at www.indygipc.org.
To submit a nominee, electronic nomination forms are available online atwww.indygipc.org. Letters of support can be emailed to info@indygipc.org or mailed to 200 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, Suite 1901.
