Criteria for the Halleck Award is as follows:

  • The award recipient must be a resident of Pulaski County.
  • The recipient should have an identifiable and successful record of service to the community in a variety of public service endeavors.
  • The recipient may be male or female of any adult age.
  • The recipient need not be retired.
  • Posthumous awards are not given. 

To nominate a person for the Halleck Award, please complete a nomination form. Forms are available at H&R Block, 123 N Market St Winamac; or by emailing the Chamber office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    (nomination form also available at end of this article)

Completed forms may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or mailed to Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 113, Winamac, IN 46996.

 

About the Halleck Award

The Halleck award was first presented by the Chamber in 1979 to its namesake, the late Dr. Harold J. Halleck. Last year's recipient was Ray Michau Jr.

The Chamber notes that every town, every city is blessed with individuals who selflessly donate their time, energy, and hard work to make their community a better place to live. Such individuals often give this time and energy for years without the gratitude and recognition they deserve. 

In order to recognize such outstanding individuals, the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce awards the H.J. Halleck Community Service Award to one deserving individual each year.

 

Halleck Award Recipients

Halleck Award recipients are:

1979 - Harold J. Halleck, M.D.*

1980 - John Herbert Hoch*

1981 - Fred Russell*

1982 - Richard Dodd*

1983 - James A. Freeman*

1984 - Charles Byfield*

1985 - R. Marshall Fritz*

1986 - Janet Gorrell Meyer*

1987 - Martin T. Barco*

1988 - William R. Thompson, M.D.*

1989 - William A. Russell*

(award moved from autumn to spring)

1991 - C. Paul Riggs*

1992 - Daniel Frain

1993 - Don* & Dee* Galbreath

1994 - Hank Kopkey*

1995 - Thomas P. Shank*

1996 - Bob Goble*

1997 - Brooks Roudebush*

1998 - Bill Sheppherd*

1999 - Rita Mrozinski*

2003 - Lawrence* & Elaine Parish

2004 - Christine Smith*

2005 - Alladean Clouser*

2006 - Wayne & Mary Lou* Bonnell

2007 - Don Good

2008 - Jay Kopkey*

2009 - Judy Heater

2010 - Steve & Lin Morrison

2011 - Michael Shurn

2012- Tom Murray Sr.*

2013 - David W. Barr*

2014 - Jackie Frain

2015 - Judy Stinemetz*

2016 - Charles & Darlene Mellon

2017 - Daniel P. Murphy

2018 - Charles McKinley*

2019 - Howard Conner

2020 - Paul & Brenda Gilsinger

2021 - Betty Kruger

2022 - Douglas Denton

2023- Michael O'Connor

2024 - Ray Michau Jr.

*Deceased

 

 

 

 
Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
 
Halleck Award Nomination 2025
 
 
 
Please complete and return this form by Feb. 7.

Mail form to:
Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 113
Winamac, IN 46996
 
Or or drop off form at: 115 W Pearl St Winamac

Or email form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Date:

Nominator Name:

Nominator Address:

Nominator Phone:

Nominator e-mail:


Nominee Name:

Nominee Address:

Nominee Phone:

Nominee Employer:

 

Please list what the nominee does or has done for the community and within your organization. Be sure to include offices held, committees served, and projects involved with (feel free to use the back of this form).

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Please list five words that describe the nominee’s personality:

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________________

 

Please list how these personality traits have shown through in our community/your
organization. For example: “Her enthusiasm kept our group going during tough times”

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Other accomplishments, activities, and involvement in community:

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Local News Briefs

Chamber seeks nominations for 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award.

The award will be presented at the HJ Halleck Award recognition banquet (date to be announced). Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 7.

Gov. Braun directs flags to be flown at full-staff in honor of Inauguration Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at full-staff statewide Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Inauguration Day.

Flags should be flown at full-staff from sunrise until sunset Monday. Following that, flags will be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the month, in honor and memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

NIPFP Farm Toy Show Jan. 19

The annual Farm Toy Show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School (Entrance 6), in Winamac.

The event, sponsored by the Northern Indiana Power From the Past, Inc., usually attracts over 2,000 visitors from near and far. Admission is $1; children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Lunch (including homemade pie for dessert) and concessions will be available.

SWCD annual meeting Feb. 12 to discuss ‘carbon markets’

The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its public annual meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Celebration Station in Winamac.

Key speaker will be Jean Brokish of American Farmland Trust whose topic will be “Making Sense of Carbon Markets and Climate – Smart Incentives.”

Tax planning for farm families program Jan. 29

Looking for strategies to reduce your tax burden? Thinking about what you can deduct, capitalize or depreciate? What about all that land, equipment, equity - even your own retirement?

Tax planning for farmers is important, but it’s also complicated. That’s why the Keller Advisory Group, Inc. and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County have partnered for an event to offer professional advice.

PCPL announces January programs

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for January. Events include Kids’ Winter Bingo, a Polar Bear story time, a Dragonfly Diamond Art Plant Stick craft, and a Winter Foods from the Wild children’s program.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

New grant application process at the Community Foundation

The grant application process became a little bit easier this year.

Organizations that wish to apply for a grant through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFPC) will be interested to learn the process is now one streamlined application to cover all types of grant opportunities, including field of interest grants. No matter the size of your request, all you need to do is complete one simplified grant application.

  

Indiana News

Braun signs executive orders to streamline state government, boost efficiency

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun has signed nine executive orders pertaining to state government operations.

The governor’s office explains these executive orders deliver on Braun's promise to make state government leaner and more efficient by streamlining state operations, boosting transparency and promoting fiscal discipline while cutting red tape.

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The bills under discussion, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session. 

Gov. Braun: ‘Hoosiers at a crossroads’ of freedom, opportunity

INDIANAPOLIS - Mike Braun was sworn in as Indiana’s 52nd governor Monday, taking the oath of office at the Hilbert Circle Theatre at the Circle in Indianapolis.

The Republican succeeds two-term governor Eric Holcomb. Also sworn into office Monday were new Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and returning Attorney General Todd Rokita. Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush administered the oaths of office.

Reps. Culp, Jordan encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).

Culp said Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 are invited to spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, touring the Indiana Statehouse and listening in on the legislative session.

NWS: 2024 warmest year ever, 7th least snow amount on record for northern Indiana

(Jan. 1) - In its annual climate report, the National Weather Service, northern Indiana office, reports that 2024 was the warmest year ever for the South Bend area of the state, with the least amount of snow on record.

Nearly the same was true for the Fort Wayne region of northern Indiana, also the warmest year recorded with the sixth least amount of snow.

 

Indiana COVID-19 News

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Post News

Firewood cutting for home use available at TR State Park

WINAMAC - The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Tippecanoe River State Park for firewood.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas.

West Central School Board reorganizes for new year

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Kyle McTeigue was re-elected to his position as vice president, and Jonathan Gutwein was voted as secretary.

Keystone Cooperative returns $68 million in patronage to farmer-members

57% of cooperative’s earnings being paid back to local farmers

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Keystone membership will receive between 80 to 90 percent of this patronage payment in cash, based on their legacy membership. The remaining percentage will go toward their equity in Keystone.

CFoPC awards $96,300 to community organizations in 2024

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced just under $96,300 was awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations in 2024.

Community Grants are composed of unrestricted dollars – funds that are awarded at the discretion of the CFoPC Board, via the grants committee, to ensure that Pulaski County continues to be a place to thrive and grow today and tomorrow.

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The outdoor Narcan box is located on the west side of the Francesville Fire Department, in the alley between the fire department and Rod’s Pizzeria.

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Most people don’t have to think twice about jumping in their vehicles and driving to the places they need to go - work, school, shopping and appointments.

Imagine what it would be like having that taken away from you. Your eyesight starts failing. You are laid off and cannot afford gas. Your car breaks down and it’s a few weeks before you can get it repaired.