Gov. Mike Braun recognized five Hoosier women with 2025 Torchbearer Awards during a ceremony on Nov. 18 in the Governor’s Office at the Indiana Statehouse.

Braun presented four Torchbearer Awards and one lifetime achievement honor, commending recipients for their accomplishments across a range of fields and contributions to the state.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Betsy Wiley received the lifetime achievement award for her decades of public service on behalf of Indiana students, including her work supporting school choice and advocating for parents’ rights in education.

Torchbearer Award Recipients

Monica Kelsey was honored for her advocacy to prevent infant abandonment and her work with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which helped make Indiana a national leader in Safe Haven initiatives. The sta

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