Wampler recognized with Golden Hoosier Award

June 25, 2018 John Clark

Peggy Wampler of Columbus receives the Golden Hoosier Award from Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Dr. Jennifer Walthall on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Statehouse. Photo courtesy of Indiana General Assembly

A local volunteer has been recognized with the Golden Hoosier award for her aid to non profit organizations. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presented the award to Peggy Wampler of Columbus at the Statehouse last week.

State Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, says that Wampler has heen volunteering for more than 20 years in the community, completing more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work. That includes working with Thrive Alliance, Mill Race Center and the Salvation Army. She works in the emergency department every Friday night for Columbus Regional Hospital, helping the information desk and delivering flowers to patients.

State Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, said that Wampler is an example for all Hoosiers.

The countless hours of volunteering she does for important organizations in our community makes Peggy the ideal candidate to receive this award,” Walker said.

The Golden Hoosier Awards recognize outstanding Hoosiers for their lifetime of service to their communities, and is the highest honor bestowed on those in Indiana who are at least 65 years old.