Abe Legacy Award Recipients

The Abe Legacy Award honors a local GOP member or couple who has demonstrated continuous, outstanding, and honorable service to our party. Presented by the Central Committee at the annual spring Lincoln Day Dinner, this special award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of the Wells County Republicans—whether past or present. It serves as an opportunity to acknowledge those who have made a lasting impact on our party.


  • Bob & Peggy Bate

  • Pete & Melba Cole

  • Lyle Cotton

  • Jeff Espich

  • Sandy Fair

  • Monte & Bonnie Fisher

  • David Ford

  • Ralph & Sandy Garcia

  • Gloria Gordon

  • Stan & Carol Hoffacker

  • Travis Holdman

Previous Recipients:

  • Diane Humphrey

  • Jim & Mary Alice Jackson

  • Matt Lehman

  • Albert Meyer

  • Betsy Noe

  • Glenna Plummer

  • Zach Rodgers

  • Laura Sawyer

  • Rina Stuck

  • Jim & Betty VanWinkle