Torchbearers' Receive Recognition

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Commission for Women has recognized 12 honorees with Torchbearer Awards. The annual honors are for women "who have broken down barriers, overcome obstacles to women’s full participation and have made Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family." Winners represent eight communities throughout the state.

ICW Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Cotterill calls this year's recipients impressive and says "they have all made significant contributions to the state and to their communities; and we are excited to be recognizing them."

The 2018 Torchbearer Award winners are:

Kristina Box, Indiana State Health Commissioner
Judy Brown, American Legion
Tammy Butler Robinson, Engaging Solutions
Melinda Clark, St. Vincent Medical Group
Sarah Demmon, Eli Lilly and Co.
Brenda Gerber Vincent, Lifeline, Crosswinds, Lasting Change
Nila Miller-Cronk, Indiana State Police
Jennifer Pope Baker, Women's Fund of Central Indiana
Rupal Thanawala, Trident Systems Inc.
Kendra Vanzo, Old National Bank
Tina Walters, Fort Wayne Smallest Winner
Donna Zimmerman, Ivy Tech Community College
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