Commission seeks nominations for Torchbearer Awards

May 14—The Indiana Commission for Women is calling for nominations for its Torchbearer Awards.

The nomination window is open until May 24. Visit the ICW website — https://bit.ly/4agZk0d — to learn more about the nomination process and to read about past recipients.

Since 2004, the Torchbearer Awards have been bestowed upon women who pursue excellence in their fields and inspire and elevate their communities and Indiana.

Each year, the commission selects five Torchbearers and one lifetime achievement recipient. The latter is awarded to a woman whose profound contributions have made a lasting impact on our state, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to advancing the status of women in society.

State Rep. Tonya Pfaff, D-Terre Haute, a member of the Indiana Commission for Women, announced the nomination availability in a news release Tuesday.