John P. Newton Spirit of ISU Award

The John P. Newton Spirit of ISU Award honors alumni who demonstrate a deep commitment to the advancement of Indiana State. This award was established in 2010 to honor John Newton’s longstanding dedication and service to Indiana State as an alumnus and university leader. 

Each year award recipients are honored as a part of the March On! Awards event celebrating University philanthropy. 

John P. Newton Spirit of ISU Award Recipients
2010 – Maurice Modesitt*
2011 – Donald Buttrey
2012 – Ruby Rusk
2014 – Al Perone
2015 – Doug and Donna Power
2016 – John and Marilyn Thyen
2017 – Patricia Butwin
2018 – James H. Hartman
2019 – Susan Becker
2021 – Sycamore Alumni Legacy of Change Endowment (SALCE) Alumni Group
2022 – Laura Wittman
*Denotes deceased recipient.