Ivy Tech Foundation Honors Benefactors of the Year
The Ivy Tech Foundation recently recognized 19 Benefactor Award winners at its Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last week.
During this event, the Foundation honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. The award celebrates the gifts and volunteer service that has been contributed to the College.
“Our Benefactors make a powerful difference in the lives of our students,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “Their contributions ensure that our graduates are better prepared for life after college, and we are deeply grateful for their investment in Ivy Tech.”
“The passion our Benefactors have for Ivy Tech students is unmatched,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College. “Thanks to their generosity and volunteerism, our students can confidently pursue pathways that lead to high wage, high-demand careers that strengthen our communities and power the State of Indiana.”
The following benefactors received an award for 2022:
Anderson: Patricia Toombs
Bloomington: Lynn Coyne
Columbus: Anthony Moravec
Evansville: William “Bill” Shinn
Fort Wayne: Merland Beyler and Janet Geib
Hamilton County: Hamilton County Community Foundation
Indianapolis: Indy Achieves/City of Indianapolis
Kokomo: The Hingst Family
Lafayette: North Central Health Services, Inc.
Lake County/Valparaiso: Peoples Bank – A Finward Company
Lawrenceburg: Ohio County Community Foundation
Madison: Grote Industries Inc.
Marion: Dr. John M. Lightle
Muncie: Magna Powertrain of America Inc.
Richmond: Gerald “Gerry” Gerard
Sellersburg: Baptist Health Systems
South Bend: Beacon Health System
Terre Haute: John Adkins
For more information, photos, and biographies for each recipient, visit www.ivytech.edu/benefactors.
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