Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt was awarded “County Commissioner of the Year” at the Association of Indiana Counties’ (AIC) annual conference. This prestigious award celebrates dedication and exceptional service.
“Commissioner Heirbrandt’s accomplishments truly standout among the rest,” AIC Executive Director David Bottorff said. “This award reflects his outstanding contributions and his tireless commitment to his county.”
This is Heirbrandt’s second award recognizing his unwavering passion for improving Hamilton County and the lives of the people he encounters every day. In 2022, Heirbrandt was bestowed the award of “County Commissioner of the Year” by the Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC).
Heirbrandt took office as Commissioner in 2013. Throughout his tenure, he has spearheaded numerous transformational county projects that have significantly impacted Hamilton County’s constituents and visitors.
One of Heirbrandt’s main initiatives is energy efficiency, and he has played an instrumental role in securing major funding and fostering extensive partnership collaborations towards this goal. Thanks to his dedication, Hamilton County taxpayers now enjoy a savings of $25 million over a span of 25 years. Moreover, the county currently maintains over 600 miles of roads and more than 300 bridges.
In addition to Heirbrandt’s accomplishments, he is an active member of numerous boards and organizations, including the Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC), where he currently serves as President. In this capacity, Heirbrandt represents elected county commissioners from all 92 counties in Indiana and leads the IACC’s Board of Directors in shaping policies and legislative goals.
Heirbrandt’s dedication to public service extends to his involvement with organizations such as the Humane Society or Hamilton County, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City of Westfield Public Safety Merit Board, and the Big Cicero Regional Drainage Board. His contributions have earned him recognition as Advocate of the Year by the Humane Society for Hamilton County and the Exceptional Leadership and Service Award from the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.
Under Commissioner Heirbrandt’s leadership, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has received five statewide awards, a testament to their outstanding accomplishments in service to the community.
About the Association of Indiana Counties
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) was established in 1957 for the betterment of county government. AIC’s purposes and goals are to seek the betterment of county government through: representation of counties at the Indiana General Assembly; research and dissemination of information; communications through publications and seminars; professional training and educational programs; liaison between counties, state, and federal agencies; and technical and managerial assistance.