The Society of Indiana Pioneers is seeking to identify exceptional pioneers to recognize and honor for their efforts in building early Indiana foundations.

The Society is asking each of Indiana’s 92 counties to submit the names of its own special pioneers to be considered for the award.

“We want people from each county to nominate early pioneer founders that helped to carve a new life out of the wilderness and establish the settlements that grew into today’s Indiana cities and towns, said co-presidents Stanley Evans and Carolyn Rose.

Each year, through 2016, 15 to 20 counties will be selected for honoring pioneers at each annual meeting. At the Society of Indiana Pioneers’ Centennial Celebration in 2016, all 92 county pioneers will be honored.

Deadline Sept. 15

Nominations are currently being sought for Carroll County. Any interested party can submit a nomination. Pioneers selected will be honored at The Society of Indiana Pioneers Nov. 6, 2010, annual meeting. Nominations must be received by Sept. 15. Phone inquiries are welcome at (317) 233- 6588. Emails are welcome at societyofindianapioneers@ yahoo.c om.

Copies of the application form are available at the Indiana State Library or at www.indianapioneers. com.