Established by his parents, Brent Hanger and Barb and Andy Carman, in memory of Blake. Blake was a 2007 graduate of Columbus North High School. He was a member of the Columbus North boy’s basketball and football teams. He was a 2011 graduate of Butler University with a degree in education. Blake was attending Logan College in St. Louis, achieving his master’s and doctorate in chiropractic medicine. Blake loved the city of Columbus and all the attributes the community had to offer. Blake would be extremely proud to know that Columbus students will be pursuing post-secondary education in his honor.

Established by the Last Will and Testament of Bill & Norma Perry to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at Columbus East and Columbus North high schools.

Established by Robert N. Brown in memory of his wife, Betty, who passed away in 1991. Mrs. Brown played an active part in the arts community in Bartholomew County and the state of Indiana.

Established by Linda, Jim and Jamie Behrman to annually honor a senior from the Columbus North High School men’s basketball team.

Established by the Bartholomew/Brown County Medical Society to support medical education.

Established by Robert N. and Barbara Westermeier Stewart in 1981 to give support to the people who are the backbone of our day to day lives in the community. Barbara Stewart served on the Heritage Fund Board of Directors and passed away in 2003.

Established in 2013 by the Kim Family in honor of their daughters Betsy, Maggie and Emily all of whom attended Columbus North High School.

Established in memory of Annette Siler Hungerford by her family.

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Brown in memory of Mr. Brown’s mother, Anna Newell Brown, a distinguished vocalist who contributed greatly to the cultural life of Bartholomew County. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brown served on the Heritage Fund’s Board of Directors.

Established in memory of Andy Critzer, a member of the Columbus North High School Golf Team, who died in an automobile accident in 1985.