(BEDFORD) – The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Lawrence County Highway Supervisor David Holmes received the 2020 Outstanding Highway Superintendent Award. The award recognizes his contributions made to county government throughout his years of public service.
Holmes has served as superintendent since 2009. He serves as the President of the Indiana Association of County Highway Engineers and Supervisors (IACHES). They say Holmes has done an outstanding job leading IACHES through the pandemic. Despite the challenges related to this year, IACHES had a successful in-person annual conference. He also serves on the AIC Board of Directors.
The award was announced Sunday, September 20, during the AIC Virtual Annual Conference. Representatives from public agencies, private entities, and local elected officials addressed issues such as: rural development, protecting employee’s health and workspace, retirement, crisis communications, a Statehouse report, and how to identify and prepare for the next extraordinary event – during the virtual event.