During its annual meeting held on October 24th, 2024, the Evansville Grove Society recognized a number of individuals who have contributed to its mission. The Society awarded the following individuals for contributions to preserving Evansville’s history:
- Ruth Ann Montgomery was awarded the Byron Campbell Publication Award for her book “Evansville Firefighters – 150 Years of Service – 1874 – 2024.”
- Annie Larson received the Ruth Ann Montgomery Award for Local History for her mural at the corner of Main and Madison Streets, the Hall Circus Mural.
- The Sally Hardy Eager Award for Historic Preservation was presented to Dan Stephans for his work restoring the historic Baker Office Building
- Donna Pyper received a Recognition of Service Award for over 6 years of service on the Evansville Grove Society Board of Directors
- Evansville High School student Zach Jones received a Recognition of Service Award for using his senior project to raise $1,024 for the Grove Society.
- EHS Senior Kennedy Sendelbach earned an Outstanding Volunteer Award for her artwork and posters advertising fundraising initiatives for the Grove Society.
Our congratulations to the 2024 honorees and our hats off for their contributions to the Evansville Grove Society’s mission.