COLUMBUS, Ind. — An individual with a long history in education and volunteerism is being honored for her service to the community.
Janice Montgomery has been named The Republic’s 2022 Woman of the Year. The annual award, which dates back to 1981, is given to a woman from Bartholomew County who has contributed to creating a vital community.
As this year’s recipient, Montgomery will receive a custom-made necklace and $2,000 to be awarded to the charity of her choice.
An invitation-only event is planned June 7 to honor Montgomery. A cover story in the upcoming Women to Watch special magazine will feature Montgomery.
“This woman is a force of nature, with the power to educate, to give comfort, to organize, and to generate laughter,” wrote Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Cindy Frey in a letter of nomination.
For more on this story, see Friday’s Republic.
