The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation (MDLF) will honor four Hoosier leaders whose work has strengthened Indiana through business, philanthropy, innovation, and service at its Annual Event set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Indiana State Museum.
Former Eli Lilly and Company Chairman and CEO Dr. John Lechleiter and civic and philanthropic leader Sarah Lechleiter will receive the 2026 Daniels Prize, MDLF’s highest honor. Casey Crouse, founder and executive director of New Shoe Day, will receive the Driving Change Award, and the privately held agri-tech startup Anu founder and CEO Scott Massey will be recognized as the Class VIII Outstanding Fellow.
Casey Crouse: Driving Change Award
Class VII Fellow Casey Crouse transformed his Fellowship Capstone into New Shoe Day, one of Indiana’s fastest-growing nonprofits. The organization has distributed more than 14,000 pairs of new shoes to children across 12 counties, established 14 community shoe pantries, and expects to provide more than 10,000 pairs in 2026.
“Casey identified a simple problem with profound consequences and created a solution with extraordinary impact,” MDLF Fellowship Chair Maureen Weber said. “His work is changing thousands of young lives, one pair of shoes at a time.”
The public is invited to attend. Tickets and event information can be found at this link.
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