Established by Mrs. Harrison to express her appreciation to the employees of Four Seasons Retirement Center for care given to her and to her husband.

In 1962, Dr. Benjamin King, a microbiologist at Bartholomew County Hospital, raised the issue of the numerous barriers faced by African Americans in the community with Dr. William R. Laws, Jr., then pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Laws brought together a group of concerned citizens to address funding a foundation to provide scholarships for minorities to be used for post-secondary education. In 1976, the criteria broadened to include all Bartholomew County financially disadvantaged residents. In 2008, the William R. Laws Foundation Board asked Heritage Fund to take over management and administration of the fund. The Heritage Fund Board agreed to the request and, effective August 2008, the community foundation assumed responsibility for the scholarship program.

Established by the estate of Delora L. Lauther. Mr. and Mrs. Lauther lived in Columbus for many years. Mr. Lauther was a former president of Irwin Union Bank & Trust Co.

Established in 2011 by Richard Gold in memory of his friend and colleague Bob Sonntag. Robert joined Cummins in 1990 and worked for 17 years in various business organizations and locations. He served in multiple manufacturing and business leadership positions and held the office of vice president of Capital Management at the time of his death in 2007. He was an early recipient of the J. Irwin Miller Award of Excellence in recognition of his character and contributions to Cummins.

Established in 2009 by family and friends to honor the memory of Philip R. Miller and to promote interest and enthusiasm in the visual arts. Mr. Miller was the first art educator at Columbus East High School when the school opened in 1972 and continued in that position until his retirement in 2009.

Established in memory of Michael R. Rogers by his friends and family to honor Michael’s dedication to Christian education.

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Probst to assist students attending medical school. Dr. Probst, M.D., grew up in Dearborn County and practiced dermatology for more than 30 years in Columbus. The Probsts are lifelong members of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

Established by the Columbus Rotary Club to honor club member Judson S. Erne, former principal of Columbus High School, for his many years of devotion to Bartholomew County – within the educational community as well as the social services community.

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 Bartholomew County REMC in memory of Alex Barkes. Alex was an employee of Bartholomew County REMC as a Network Administrator and exhibited outstanding qualities of a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Those who knew him will not forget his contagious enthusiasm for life.