Community Awards
Ruth Ann Montgomery Award for Local History
2024 – Annie Larson, artist of the Hall Circus mural, located on the west side of 1 East Main Street
2022 – Lacy Shotliff, artist of the mural depicting five women who played significant roles in the history of Evansville
Sally Hardy Eager Award
2024 – Dan Stephans, for his tireless work restoring the historic Baker Office building
2022 – Kendall Wethal, for rehabilitation of Allen’s Creek walls
2022 – City of Evansville, for Allen’s Creek wall project
2022 – Wally Shannon, for restoration of Doc Evans’ home, 104 W Main St, Evansville
2019 – The City of Evansville, for Excellence in Historic Preservation for the restoration of the historic double fireplace in Leonard Park
2019 – The City of Evansville, for their continued preservation of the Eager Free Public Library and sensitively designed addition.
2019 – Sandy and John Decker, for Excellence in Historic Preservation for the adaptive reuse and preservation of the historic character of 24 E. Main, the Grove Market.
2019 – Jodi and Paul Saevre, for Excellence in Historic Preservation for the adaptive reuse and restoration of the historic character of 17 W. Main, Palace Meets.
Byron Campbell Publication Award
2024 – Ruth Ann Montgomery, for her newly published book, Evansville Firefighters – 150 Years of Service 1874-2024
2022 – Robert J. Moore, for his book on the Civilian Conservation Corps in Rock County
Recognition of Service
2024 – Zach Jones, EHS Senior, for dedicating his Senior Project to support and raise funds for the Evansville Grove Society
2024 – Donna Pyper, for her years of service on the Grove Society’s Board of Directors
2023 – Megan Kloeckner, for service as Eager Free Public Library Director and Evansville Grove Society board member
2022 – Bill Lathrop, for media reporting
2022 – Tammy Pomplun, for media reporting
2019 – The Staff of the Eager Free Public Library, for their ongoing support and displays promoting Evansville Grove Society’s events
Outstanding Volunteer
2024 – Kennedy Sendelbach, EHS Senior, for creating artwork and posters promoting the Evansville Grove Society’s work and events
2023 – Lorrie Reed, for donation of historical artifacts and knowledge
2023 – Donna Hamilton, for her countless hours of behind-the-scenes support of the Evansville Grove Society
2022 – Lorrie Reed, for her support of the Evansville Grove Society