Dave Kurt, Whiting Refinery Manager and long-time Indiana resident says, “BP is pleased to continue sponsoring the Legends program, which showcases the men and women who have made significant contributions toward making Northwest Indiana the thriving community it is today. The rich history of these Legends is an inspiration to all of us who live and work here.”
New Legends will be inducted in December 2020. Date and time will be announced later this year.
Legends are individuals, living or dead, who have had a substantial impact with “lasting implications” and have lived or worked in the seven counties of Northwest Indiana. These are Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke. Those selected as Legends were “trailblazers” and “exemplars” whose records of personal conduct serve as an example for others.
Typically, South Shore Legends are historical contributors, not modern-day innovators, said John Davies, founder and coordinator. Legends inducted in 2019 were George Ade; Thomas G. Katsahnias and Dr. Harold E. Scheub. Other Legends include W.F. Wellman; the Tuskegee Airmen of Northwest Indiana; Jean Shepherd; stage and screen star Karl Malden; boxing great Tony Zale; Vee-Jay Records co-founder Vivian Carter, who introduced the first Beatles record to America; Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman; Dr. William Scholl; Indiana’s 20th Civil War Regiment; and recipients of Congressional Medals of Honor and the Nobel Prize.
Multiple individuals engaged in the same activity can be included in one nomination. To obtain a nomination form, contact John Davies via email or at 219-789-1214. Nominations can be submitted online at: https://www.southshorecva.com/legends/nominate-a-south-shore-legend/, by email to john.davies1214@gmail.com or by mail to South Shore CVA, 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond. To obtain a nomination form, contact John Davies via email or at 219-789-1214. This project is hosted by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority.