Celebration of Diversity Award Winners
2010
Melvin Simon Lifetime Achievement Award:
The late Melvin Simon was honored with a special lifetime achievement award on behalf of the City of Indianapolis for his numerous and generous contributions to the city, its neighborhoods, and the shared community of giving. Cindy Simon-Skodjt accepted the award on behalf of the late Melvin Simon, who passed away on September 18, 2009 at the age of 82.
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Sam Jones Award: Citizens Energy Group
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Community Relations: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Development: Eli Lilly & Company
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Leadership: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
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Workforce: Finch Constructors, Inc.
2009
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Sam Jones Award: Community Health Network
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Community Relations: Simon Property Group
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Development: Barnes and Thornburg LLP
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Leadership: Turner Construction Group
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Workforce: Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC
2008
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Sam Jones Award: Wishard Hospital Services
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Community Relations: WIIH UNIVISION Indiana
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Development: Baker & Daniels, LLP
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Leadership: Citizens Gas
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Workforce: Fifth Third Bank
2007
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Sam Jones Award: WellPoint, Inc.
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Community Relations: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Development: Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center
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Leadership: Butler University
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Workforce: Wishard Health Services
2006
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Sam Jones Award: Veolia Water
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Community Relations: WISH-TV Channel 8
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Development: Bosma Industries, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Leadership: Roche Diagnostics
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Workforce: FedE
2005
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Sam Jones Award: Choices, Inc.
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Community Relations: Hawthorne Elementary School
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Development: Noble of Indiana, Roche Diagnostics
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Leadership: Clarian Health Partners
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Workforce: Westin Indianapoli
2004
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Sam Jones Award: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Community Relations: Indianapolis Public Schools, Radio One Indiana
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Development: United States Postal Service
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Leadership: The American Institute of Toxicology, Inc. (AIT Laboratories)
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Workforce: Bright House Networks, Indiana Divisio
2003
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Sam Jones Award: Peace Learning Center
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Community Relations: Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capital Council
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Development: United Water
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Leadership: Indianapolis Star
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Workforce: Eli Lilly and Company
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Award of Distinction: Nationalities Council of Indiana, Inc.
2002
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Best of the Best: The Children's Bureau of Indianapolis, Turner Construction
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Community Relations: Fiesta Indianapolis Inc.
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Development: Visteon Corporation-Indianapolis Plant
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Leadership: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Workforce: Riverside Community Corrections Corporation, United Way of Central Indiana
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Award of Distinction: Indianapolis Public Schools, International Center of Indianapolis