Gov. Braun honors Fulton Co. businesses with Century, Half Century Business Awards

Indiana Governor Mike Braun welcomed representatives of Indiana’s entrepreneurial and business community to the Indiana Statehouse, awarding the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Award to 34 Hoosier businesses that have been supporting the state’s economy and communities for more than 100 and 50 years, respectively.

“Today is a celebration of these Indiana businesses and a recognition of the dedication and resilience they have shown over the past 50 or 100 years,” said Gov. Braun. “These 34 businesses have been powering Indiana's economy for decades and are true examples of the Hoosier spirit and work ethic, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to their crafts, their customers and their communities.”

The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses and organizations that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,300 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 34-year history.

“Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, Indiana is a place where all founders and businesses can grow and thrive,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich. “This year’s Century and Half Century Award winners include anchors of Indiana Main Streets, growing innovators and nationally recognized corporations, demonstrating the success and longevity of Hoosier businesses and their impact on the state.”

This year’s honorees include

2026 Century Award honorees:

The Smith Sawyer Smith Agency is a dedicated independent insurance agency that has been family-owned and client-centered since it opened its doors in 1925. The Rochester-based company has become one of the most dynamic and growing full-service agencies in the Midwest, recently expanding to the West Coast and Northeast Regions and licensed to do business in all 50 states. Founded in 1925; Fulton County

2026 Half Century Award honorees:

Perkins & Adley was established by Robert E. Peterson in Rochester in 1965. Over the years, the law firm has evolved through several partnerships before becoming what is now known as Perkins & Adley. The company has been committed to providing leadership within its community and dedicated service to its clients throughout the region for more than six decades, delivering legal services to individuals, families and businesses alike. Founded in 1965; Fulton County

4C Health was originally established to meet the increasing mental health and substance use needs of rural and underserved populations and has continuously evolved to expand both access and impact across the North Central region. Today, the organization serves individuals of all ages through comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services, crisis support, psychiatric care, addiction treatment, school-based services, primary care integration, and residential and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1975; Miami County

Hoffman Lake Campground is a fourth generation, family-owned business that has been providing families with memorable camping experiences near Warsaw for more than 60 years. The 36-acre property is nestled beside a filling lake and surrounded by farmland, offering a variety of camping options from traditional tent sites to RV hookups and cozy cabins. The small family-owned and operated mentality is still present at Hoffman Lake Campground, continuing the vision that Bill and Bev Long had to create a community where families could come together, enjoy the great outdoors, and make memories that would last a lifetime. Founded in 1964; Kosciusko County

Plymouth Foundry Inc. has been operating from the same location in Plymouth since 1946. The family-owned gray iron and ductile iron foundry serves customers throughout the Midwest and across the country, providing casting and machining services for agriculture, commercial vehicles, construction, mining, industrial machinery equipment, rail and food industries. Founded in 1946; Marshall County

Pulaski County Abstract Company Inc. provides title insurance, title searches, insured closings and 1031 exchanges for Hoosiers. The company’s history in Winamac dates back to 1904 and was purchased by the McKinley family in 1973. Now in its third generation, Pulaski County Abstract Company has expanded services to include all counties in Indiana and opened a second location to meet increased demand. Founded in 1973; Pulaski County

Pulaski County Human Services is a nonprofit that was first formed as Pulaski County Council on Aging in 1974 to serve senior citizens. Since then, the organization has added community action services, rural public transit as well as senior services, providing congregate meals and activities to older adults, operating the county food pantry, and providing information, referral and linkage to help those in need navigate assistance to ensure stability and promote self-sufficiency. Founded in 1975; Pulaski County