List of recipients of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award explained
The Sagamore of the Wabash is an honorary award in the state of Indiana. It is given by the Governor of Indiana under their own criteria, and there is no official record kept of all previous recipients.[1]
The award was first created by Governor Ralph F. Gates to compete with the Kentucky Colonel title, with the first two Sagamores being Robert A. Taft and Simeon Willis. The title was later given to those who had contributed to Indiana life: several recipients have been associated with Indiana University (IU), with former president Herman B Wells receiving the award six times. Other recipients have included astronauts (Gus Grissom), athletes (Michael Brinegar, Ray LeBlanc), comedians (David Letterman), musicians (Willie Nelson), and presidents (George H. W. Bush).
At least one fictional character has been the recipient of an award, being Garfield (creator Jim Davis received an award four years prior).
Recipients
Awarded under Mike Pence
Notes and References
- News: Mitchell . Dawn . The Sagamore of the Wabash is one of Indiana's highest honors. But what exactly is it? . December 21, 2021 . The Indianapolis Star . October 2, 2019 . September 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924050134/https://eu.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2019/10/02/what-is-sagamore-wabash-indiana/3779949002/ . live .
- News: Kentucky Has Colonels; We Have Sagamores . December 22, 2021 . The Herald . July 20, 1966 . 40 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222030537/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90960818/kentucky-has-colonels-we-have-sagamores/ . live .
- News: 6 Made "Sagamores of the Wabash" . December 22, 2021 . The Terre Haute Tribune . October 12, 1950 . 17 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222033002/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90961172/6-made-sagamores-of-the-wabash/ . live .
- News: Sagamores and Sycamores . December 22, 2021 . The Indianapolis News . February 10, 1949 . 10 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222034202/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90962563/sagamores-and-sycamores/ . live .
- News: 'Sagamore of Wabash' Honor for Newman . December 22, 2021 . The Terre Haute Tribune . December 26, 1963 . 15 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222022048/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90958759/sagamore-of-wabash-honor-for-newman/ . live .
- News: Large Crowd Welcomes Gus . December 21, 2021 . Mitchell Tribune . June 3, 1965 . 1 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221235529/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90951811/large-crowd-welcomes-gus/ . live .
- News: Quentin Blachly was civic and political leader . December 22, 2021 . The Indianapolis Star . January 9, 1997 . 46 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222002624/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90952805/quentin-blachly-was-civic-and-political/ . live .
- News: Indiana Confers Red Man's Honor On a Real Indian - For First Time . December 25, 2021 . The Miami Herald . October 15, 1975 . 26 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225020134/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91108924/indiana-confers-red-mans-honor-on-a/ . live .
- News: Dunaway . Finis . The 'Crying Indian' ad that fooled the environmental movement . December 25, 2021 . Chicago Tribune . November 23, 2017 . 26 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225020134/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91109267/the-crying-indian-ad-that-fooled-the/ . live .
- News: Sagamore of Wabash . January 4, 2022 . The Indianapolis Star . June 28, 1973 . 32 . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143357/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91825142/sagamore-of-wabash/ . live .
- News: Gill Receives Sagamore of Wabash Award . December 25, 2021 . The Indianapolis Star . May 3, 1975 . 7 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225004429/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91106830/gill-receives-sagamore-of-wabash-award/ . live .
- News: Dr. Hine, Retiring IPI Chancellor, Honored . January 4, 2022 . The Indianapolis Star . June 21, 1973 . 28 . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104144044/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91825543/dr-hine-retiring-ipi-chancellor/ . live .
- News: IU 'Sagamore' knighted . December 22, 2021 . Muncie Evening Press . December 8, 1980 . 5 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222021323/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90958452/iu-sagamore-knighted/ . live .
- News: New U.S. Treasurer talks tough on need for 'Reagan's economics' . January 4, 2022 . The Indianapolis Star . June 25, 1981 . 34 . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104145947/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91826169/new-us-treasurer-talks-tough-on-need/ . live .
- News: Neal . Andrea . Bush is 'confident' he, Reagan will run again . December 25, 2021 . The Times-Mail . June 21, 1983 . 3 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225010034/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91107248/bush-is-confident-he-reagan-will-run/ . live .
- News: Blum . Peter . Behold Garfield the Cat, Sagamore of Wabash . December 24, 2021 . The Indianapolis News . January 8, 1988 . 2 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224233738/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91104597/behold-garfield-the-cat-sagamore-of/ . live .
- News: Garfield, on Sagamore honor: 'It's about time' . December 24, 2021 . Journal and Courier . January 9, 1988 . 4 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224233738/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91104322/garfield-on-sagamore-honor-its/ . live .
- News: A new Sagamore . January 4, 2022 . The Indianapolis Star . May 16, 1981 . 44 . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104145311/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91826023/a-new-sagamore/ . live .
- News: Jacobs . Julie . Willie harvests another crop of fans . December 22, 2021 . The Indianapolis News . August 20, 1986 . 26 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222011229/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90955529/willie-harvests-another-crop-of-fans/ . live .
- News: Maureen Reagan Promises Announcement Next Week . December 25, 2021 . The Indianapolis News . October 30, 1981 . 11 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225005032/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91106964/maureen-reagan-promises-announcement/ . live .
- News: A Little flirting never hurt anybody . December 25, 2021 . UPI . January 28, 1983 . en . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225003253/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/01/28/A-Little-flirting-never-hurt-anybody/6468412578000/ . live .
- News: Olympian LeBlanc Is Called Up by Blackhawks . December 25, 2021 . The Los Angeles Times . March 10, 1992 . C10 . December 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225014203/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91108498/olympian-leblanc-is-called-up-by/ . live .
- News: Professor honored as Sagamore of the Wabash . December 22, 2021 . Journal and Courier . September 6, 1990 . 11 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222010012/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90954836/professor-honored-as-sagamore-of-the/ . live .
- News: Merle H. Miller, prominent attorney . December 22, 2021 . The Indianapolis Star . January 9, 1997 . 46 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222002625/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90953333/merle-h-miller-prominent-attorney/ . live .
- News: Civil Defense Chief Named a Sagamore . December 22, 2021 . The Star Press . December 21, 1990 . 28 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222012013/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90955755/civil-defense-chief-named-a-sagamore/ . live .
- News: Leonard . Debbie . VU staffer named 'Sagamore' . December 21, 2021 . The Vincennes Sun-Commercial . August 24, 1994 . 1 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221233712/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90950806/vu-staffer-named-sagamore/ . live .
- Spring 1996 . Filipinos honored by Indiana governor. . Heritage: A Magazine of Filipino Culture, Arts and Letters . 10 . 1 . 5.
- News: Schmidtknecht . Debbie . Summers named a Sagamore . December 22, 2021 . The Vincennes Sun-Commercial . February 16, 2001 . 2 . February 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230222024920/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90957729/summers-named-a-sagamore/ . live .
- News: Ross . JR . IU chancellor honored again . December 24, 2021 . Journal and Courier . June 11, 1997 . 14 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224220501/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91100663/iu-chancellor-honored-again/ . live .
- News: Retired head, pioneer dies. December 5, 2023. Purdue Exponent. July 4, 2002. Stephens. Dave.
- News: Chipman . Ida . Kiyoko Ikeda honored . December 22, 2021 . The South Bend Tribune . January 5, 2005 . E1 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222005830/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90954354/kiyoko-ikeda-honored/ . live .
- News: Koch . Gail . Letterman . December 22, 2021 . The Star Press . September 8, 2007 . 2 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222012846/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90956053/letterman/ . live .
- News: Nass is named Sagamore of Wabash . December 21, 2021 . The Herald . December 22, 2006 . 11 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230029/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90944448/nass-is-named-sagamore-of-wabash/ . live .
- Web site: IU's Ostrom awarded Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Daniels . newsinfo.iu.edu . December 24, 2021 . December 22, 2009 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224215146/https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news-archive/12969.html . live .
- Web site: Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Receive Sagamore of the Wabash . 2024-01-23.
- Web site: Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Receive Sagamore of the Wabash . 2024-01-23.
- Web site: Miller . Marissa . 2016-05-20 . Donald Davidson honored with Sagamore of the Wabash award . 2022-10-12 . WISH-TV Indianapolis News Indiana Weather Indiana Traffic . en-US . 2022-10-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012035420/https://www.wishtv.com/news/donald-davidson-honored-with-sagamore-of-the-wabash-award/ . live .
- News: Longtime Firefighter Honored . December 22, 2021 . The Republic . July 22, 2017 . B7 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222015315/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90957267/longtime-firefighter-honored/ . live .
- Web site: "Spafford Recognized With One of the Indiana's Highest Honors". November 30, 2023 . Purdue CERIAS news item . November 19, 2016.
- Web site: Reck receives IU President's Medal and Sagamore of the Wabash . newsinfo.iu.edu . December 24, 2021 . April 18, 2013 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224214812/https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/24135.html . live .
- Web site: Jack Eugene Howey's Obituary (2019) The Indianapolis Star . 2022-11-29 . Legacy.com . 2022-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129215053/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/indystar/name/jack-howey-obituary?id=1775617 . live .
- News: Pete . Joseph S. . Babcock receives high honor . December 21, 2021 . The Times . February 11, 2021 . A9 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230957/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90949518/babcock-receives-high-honor/ . live .
- News: Watson . Deanna . Ex-J&C newsman Dave Bangert awarded Sagamore . December 21, 2021 . Journal and Courier . February 17, 2021 . A4 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222000554/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90952224/ex-jc-newsman-dave-bangert-awarded/ . live .
- News: Schultz . Ted . Brinegar presented with Sagamore of the Wabash award . December 21, 2021 . The Republic . October 18, 2021 . B1 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221231552/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90949842/brinegar-presented-with-sagamore-of-the/ . live .
- News: Pete . Joseph S. . Birder and author wins Sagamore of the Wabash . December 21, 2021 . The Times . October 14, 2021 . C2 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221233004/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90950570/birder-and-author-wins-sagamore-of-the/ . live .
- News: Woods . Aubrey . Davisson dies after battle with cancer . December 22, 2021 . The Tribune . September 21, 2021 . A1 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222023208/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90959285/davisson-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/ . live .
- News: Troup . Margaret . Hallberg given Sagamore of the Wabash for work in diabetes research . December 21, 2021 . Journal and Courier . August 14, 2021 . A4 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230014/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90945953/hallberg-given-sagamore-of-the-wabash/ . live .
- Web site: Staff Reports . 2017-12-24 . Jennings woman given award for helping elderly, children . 2023-11-07 . The Republic News . en-US.
- News: Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Awards Tom Jones as a Sagamore of the Wabash at Annual Silent Night Game . December 24, 2021 . www.taylor.edu . December 13, 2021 . en . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224213234/https://www.taylor.edu/news/indiana-governor-eric-holcomb-awards-tom-jones-as-a-sagamore-of-the-wabash-at-annual-silent-night-game . live .
- News: Emery . Mike . Reid chief presented the Sagamore of the Wabash . December 21, 2021 . Palladium-Item . April 7, 2021 . A1 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230020/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90945392/reid-chief-presented-the-sagamore-of/ . live .
- Web site: University Library Dean David Lewis designated Sagamore of the Wabash . News at IU . December 24, 2021 . en . April 4, 2018 . December 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224213940/https://news.iu.edu/stories/2018/04/iupui/releases/04-university-library-lewis-sagamore-wabash.html . live .
- Web site: Laurie Burns McRobbie Awarded Prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash . Center of Excellence for Women & Technology . December 24, 2021 . November 15, 2021 . November 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116152640/https://womenandtech.indiana.edu/about/news/2021/2021-11-15-laurie-burns-mcrobbie.html . live .
- News: Euvino . Steve . Schilling honored with Sagamore at St. John Oktoberfest . December 21, 2021 . The Times . September 26, 2021 . A2 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221232300/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90950205/schilling-honored-with-sagamore-at-st/ . live .
- News: Ross . Doug . Caring Place advocate given Sagamore kudos . December 22, 2021 . The Times . March 17, 2021 . A3 . December 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222024321/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90959828/caring-place-advocate-given-sagamore/ . live .
- News: Sister Lenore Schwartz of Lafayette named Sagamore of the Wabash . December 21, 2021 . Journal and Courier . May 30, 2021 . A2 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230030/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90947622/sister-lenore-schwartz-of-lafayette/ . live .
- Web site: Mel Wilhelm receives Sagamore of Wabash award . 2022-11-19 . whitewaterpub.com . en-us . 2022-11-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221119010426/https://whitewaterpub.com/Content/Default/News/Article/Mel-Wilhelm-receives-Sagamore-of-Wabash-award-/-3/9/24515 . live .
- News: Euvino . Steve . Courthouse champion hailed . December 21, 2021 . The Times . October 15, 2021 . A3 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221230018/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90948783/courthouse-champion-hailed/ . live .
- Web site: PNW Clinical Associate Professor Shontrai D. Irving awarded Sagamore of the Wabash . Purdue University Northwest . June 29, 2022 . en . June 29, 2022 . July 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220716003929/https://www.pnw.edu/pnw-clinical-associate-professor-shontrai-d-irving-awarded-sagamore-of-the-wabash/ . live .
- Web site: Jim Williams Receives Sagamore of the Wabash . DeFur Voran LLP . November 16, 2022 . en . November 16, 2022 . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116134232/https://defur.com/jim-williams-receives-sagamore-of-the-wabash/ . live .
- News: MATHEWS . EVAN . Judge Banina honored with Sagamore of the Wabash . 21 January 2023 . Peru Tribune . 25 December 2022 . en . 31 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131032733/https://www.perutribune.com/news/judge-banina-honored-with-sagamore-of-the-wabash/article_862bacdb-faca-53cb-954f-f9ac632c015c.html . live .
- Web site: Andrew R. Klein . 2024-01-19 . Office of the Chancellor . en-US.
- Mayor Steve Collier Awarded Sagamore Wabashhttps://www.cityoflawrence.org/news/2023/10/23/mayor-steve-collier-awarded-sagamore-wabash
- Web site: 2023-11-27 . Gov. Eric Holcomb honors Fairbanks Dean Paul Halverson with Sagamore of the Wabash award: News: News & Events: Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health: IUPUI . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127204448/https://fsph.iupui.edu/news-events/news/halverson-sagamore.html . 2023-11-27 . 2023-11-27 . News at IU.
- Web site: Carmel mayor receives state's top honor, unveils Songbook museum agreement at final State of the City event . Current Publishing. December 4, 2023.
- News: Staff. Gov. Holcomb presents Maureen McFadden with Indiana's highest honor. WNDU-TV. February 12, 2019. March 4, 2024.
- News: Kathy. Borlik. Wrapping Up. South Bend Tribune. F1. March 10, 2019. March 4, 2024.
- News: WNDU.com. Natacha. Casal. Terry McFadden awarded Sagamore of the Wabash. WNDU-TV. February 29, 2024. March 2, 2024.
- Web site: 2016-12-22 . Indiana’s oldest state employee receives Sagamore of the Wabash . 2024-03-28 . Fox 59 . en-US.
- News: Brown . Brent . February 2020 . Bob Vollmer, 102-year-old DNR surveyor, announces retirement . live . http://web.archive.org/web/20230917142644/https://www.in.gov/spd/files/2020_February_Torch.pdf . 17 September 2023 . 28 March 2024 . The Torch: The Official Newsletter for Indiana State Employees . 1-3.
- News: Matt. Fritz. Blaney receives Sagamore award for work with other-abled. La Porte County Herald-Dispatch. April 4, 2024. April 8, 2024. subscription.
- Web site: Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash . 2024-07-19 . Whitewater Publishing . en.
- Web site: Patterson . Deb . 2024-07-19 . Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash . 2024-07-19 . InkFreeNews.com . en-US.
- Web site: Spalding . Dan . 2024-07-18 . Allebach honored by governor, says he's dealing with health issues . 2024-07-19 . News Now Warsaw . en-US.