For Immediate Release

April 1, 2026         

                      RELEASE: Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith encourages nominations for 2026 Golden Hoosier Award

INDIANAPOLIS – Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith announced today that nominations are open for the 2026 Golden Hoosier Award, the state's highest honor recognizing senior citizens for their lifetime of volunteer service to their communities.

“'The Golden Hoosier Award celebrates the unsung heroes among us,” said Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith "These senior citizens have spent decades giving back, lifting others up and strengthening our communities. I encourage Hoosiers across the state to nominate someone whose selfless service deserves to be honored”

Presented in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and AARP Indiana, the award is open to current Indiana residents age 65 and older who have volunteered in their communities for the past three years or more.

The nomination form can be found here on the Lieutenant Governor's website.

It should include the nominator's contact information, the nominee's details and a summary describing the nominee's service and impact.

Award recipients will be honored at a special ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse on September 2, 2026. The deadline to submit nominations is July 15, 2026. For questions about the Golden Hoosier Award, email [email protected].

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The Lieutenant Governor serves as President of the Indiana Senate and leads the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Click here for a high-resolution photo and biography of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith.

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