2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

The Indiana Bar Foundation cordially invites you to an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and connection at our fifth Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 26 from 11 to 1:30 pm at the Westin Indianapolis.

Gather with the Foundation’s most dedicated supporters as we recognize the 2026 award honorees, reflect on our accomplishments over the past year, and share an exciting vision for the future. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of our work and strengthen our collective commitment to advancing civic education, and civil legal assistance for all Hoosiers.

Registration for the event is open. Individual tickets are $100 with sponsor tables available for purchase. Click the button below to get your tickets today!

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Meet The 2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Honorees

Legend Award – Honorable Paul D. Mathias

The Honorable Paul D. Mathias, a Fort Wayne native and judge on the Indiana Court of Appeals, has long championed civic engagement and civil legal assistance in Indiana. A dedicated volunteer with We the People and an active member of the Indiana Bar Foundation’s outreach efforts, he continues to make a lasting impact on Hoosiers across the state.

Champion of Civil Legal Assistance Award – Monica A. Fennell

Monica A. Fennell, Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Faegre Drinker, has dedicated her career to expanding access to justice through pro bono service. She leads pro bono initiatives across multiple states, serves on the Coalition for Court Access, and previously led the Indiana Pro Bono Commission as Executive Director.

Champion of Civic Education Award – Amanda Antey

Amanda Antey, a teacher at Castle High School in Newburgh, has been a driving force in civic education through her work with both We the People and Mock Trial programs. She consistently supports student engagement by assisting with school recruitment and program materials, and she played a key role as lead author in aligning Indiana’s social studies standards with the Mock Trial curriculum.

Past Award Honorees

The Indiana Bar Foundation is deeply grateful for the dedicated community that continues to champion our mission and vision. Over the years, we have had the privilege of recognizing an exceptional and diverse group of individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact across Indiana.

These past honorees represent the very best of our profession and our communities—individuals who have advanced civic education, strengthened civil legal assistance, and inspired meaningful change.

To explore the full list of past award recipients and celebrate their contributions, please click the button below.

Past Award Honorees

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available for purchase. Table sponsors are $2,500 and includes a table to the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. Pre-event recognition (newsletter & website), and event recognition. For more information, click the link below. If you are interested and have any further questions, email Director of Development, Kim Berry at [email protected].

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