Gilfoy Named Distinguished Hoosier by Governor Mike Braun

CLINTON, Ind. — The West Central Indiana Partnership (WCIP) joined community leaders, elected officials, friends and family to posthumously honor longtime Clinton Mayor Jack Gilfoy with the Distinguished Hoosier Award, one of Indiana’s highest civilian honors.

The award, presented on behalf of Indiana Governor Mike Braun and at the request of Senator Spencer Deery, recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the state and its people. Mayor Gilfoy’s dedication to his community, public service and small business leadership made him a natural and deserving recipient.


“Jack was more than just a mayor. He was a true public servant and a friend to so many,” said Josh Alsip, Vice President of Regional Engagement for the WCIP. “His love for Clinton and its people was evident in everything he did.”


Mayor Gilfoy served the City of Clinton as mayor from 2012 until his passing in 2025. He previously served on the Board of Works and Safety and owned and operated Model Cleaners, a local business his grandfather founded in 1939. Known for his humor, humility and unwavering commitment to his hometown, Mayor Gilfoy left a lasting legacy on the community.


The event, held in Clinton, brought together a host of regional leaders, city officials, county commissioners and state senators, all reflecting on the impact Gilfoy made on West Central Indiana.
Adding to the recognition, Clinton Mayor John Moore announced that the community center on Main Street will be renamed the Jack Gilfoy Jr. Community Center, a lasting tribute to his decades of dedication and service.
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“Jack Gilfoy helped shape Clinton into the proud and welcoming community it is today,” Alsip added. “It’s fitting that his legacy will now be cemented both in state recognition and in the very fabric of the town he loved.”

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