Bill McGowan Leadership Award

The Bill McGowan Leadership Award is the city’s highest tourism award, annually recognizing an individual or organization who has significantly helped advocate and promote Indy in support of driving tourism and enhancing the city’s image. Throughout the years, this award has been presented to many Indy-advocates and thought-leaders in our industry. 

2024 - John Green

2023 - The Lilly Family

2022 - Tamika Catchings

2021 - Indy's Hospitality Industry

2020 - David Letterman

2019 - Peyton Manning

2018 -  Madam C. J. Walker/Madam Walker Legacy Centre

2017 - Pacers Sports & Entertainment

2016 -  Brian Payne

2015 - Mario Andretti

2014 - Senator Richard G. Lugar

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