Background
The Golden Hoosier Award was established to acknowledge and recognize outstanding seniors for their lifetime of service to their communities. Sponsored by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch in collaboration and partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, the Golden Hoosier Award is the highest honor bestowed on a senior in Indiana.
The ideal recipient is considered an unsung hero who has not received previous recognition for the impact they have made in the lives of others and the community.
Criteria
The nominee meets the following criteria for eligibility:
- An Indiana resident;
- Age 65 or older; and
- Has been a volunteer in the community for the past three years.
The 2024 Golden Hoosier Award ceremony was held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse.
To view the 2024 recipients and their biographies, CLICK HERE.
To view photos from the 2024 awards presentation, CLICK HERE.
For questions about the Golden Hoosier Award, please email goldenhoosiers@fssa.in.gov or call the Lt. Governor's office at 317-232-8915.