By Brenda Brumfield—
Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Legacy Gala Award celebration was held the evening of June 30th, at the Horizon Convention Center and honored The Reverend Doctor Ronald Naylor.
Among those who paid tribute to the legacy of Rev. Naylor were Laura Williamson, Executive Director of the Muncie Civic Theatre; John Foster, an Elder at First Presbyterian Church; Dr. Saber Bahrami, American Health Network; Van Smith retired CEO of Ontario Corporation and past Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and John Moll, retired attorney for the firm of DeFur Voran, LPP.
“The Chamber was very pleased to award the Legacy Award to Ron Naylor for the many contributions he has made on the Muncie-Delaware County Community,” said Chamber President and CEO Jay Julian.
Mr. Terry Pence, Vice President of Operations for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Chairman of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presented the award to Naylor.
WLBC’s Steve Lindell served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Open Door Health Service served as the event’s presenting sponsor for the tenth consecutive year.
The award was designed by Brent Cole, the Director of the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University.
The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual or individuals who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community at large, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote good will and community pride.
