Marshall County Councilwoman Penny Lukenbill was surprised Monday morning when she was awarded the highest honor from the Association of Indiana Counties during the council’s regular meeting.
The Arthur R. Himsel Award is named for an individual who dedicated his or her public career as an elected county official. Himsel was instrumental in the formation of the AIC during his service as a Hendricks County Commissioner in the late 1950s.
Penny Lukenbill served as President of the AIC in 2013-14. She served on the board from 2005-15 and served on the AIC’s Legislative Committee for several years. Lukenbill has also served as President of the Indiana County Treasurers Association, twice elected as Marshall County Treasurer. She was also twice elected as County Auditor before being elected to the County Council in 2014. She was the recipient of the Outstanding County Auditor in 2012.
Locally, she has also been involved with the Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees, Plymouth Park Board and Plymouth Industrial Development Board. Lukenbill is also involved in the Lions Club serving as chairperson of the Kids Sight Vision Screening Project. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional record at the request of Representative Jackie Walorski.
Lukenbill was joined by her family members Monday morning as she received her plaque for her distinguished honor, along with AIC members past and present.
Lukenbill received congratulations from her fellow council members and other guests during the meeting.
