Joseph F. Miller Foundation
1000 Miller Centre
422 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
 
 
 
 
 
Braveheart Award
   
 

In the early days of HIV/AIDS, there was a great deal of shame and disgrace surrounding the disease, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention efforts were often very controversial. The Braveheart award was established by the Indiana Aids Fund to recognize individuals who stood up in the face of controversy, and thanks to them, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment are now widespread.

"In 1994 a number of dedicated, caring individuals were chosen to be on the founding Board of Directors of the Indiana AIDS Fund, and Joe Miller not only joined the Board, but agreed to serve as its president. Through his foundation, he continues to support organizations and individuals who fight against HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and social injustice. He is an absolute force in everything he engages in."
 
-Stephen Everett, Indiana AIDS Fund Director
 
Sagamore of the Wabash
   
 

The Sagamore of the Wabash award was created during the term of Indiana Governor Ralph Gates, who served from 1945 to 1949. The term "sagamore" was used by the American Indian Tribes of the northeastern United States to describe a lesser chief or a great man among the tribe to whom the true chief would look for wisdom and advice. It is a personal tribute usually given to those who have rendered a distinguished service to the state or to the governor and is the highest honor an Indiana governor can bestow. Among those who have been named Sagamores are astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, artists, musicians, politicians, and ordinary citizens who have contributed greatly to our Hoosier heritage.

Joe was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by former Governor Frank O'Bannon in 1997, and then again by former Governor Joe Kernan in 2005, for his outstanding contributions to Indiana.
 
Founders Award
   
 

In the spirit of the brave individuals who founded the ACLU Indiana in the midst of the McCarthy Era over a half-century ago, the ACLU Indiana Founders Award is given only to persons who have seized opportunities to make exceptional gains in the enhancement of civil liberties. Joe received the Founders Award in 2003.

"Joe is an incredibly important leader in the ACLU Indiana, and in the broader effort to pursue social justice in our communities. He is also a personal inspiration to all of us on the staff and boards here."

-Fran Quigley, ACLU Indiana Executive Director
 
Robert Risk Award
   
 
Named after long-time ACLU Indiana President Robert Risk, this award was established to recognize individuals who have made lifetime achievements in protecting civil liberties. Joe received the Robert Risk Award in 2000.
 
Earl Conner Society
   
 

The Earl Conner Society is named after Fr. Earl Conner, an Episcopal cleric and founder of The Damien Center. The society was established to recognize committed benefactors.

 "Joe's generosity has been very intelligent generosity. By issuing challenge grants for our annual fund, his donations are leveraged to grow the development capacity of the organization, which makes the impact of his philanthropy exceptionally greater.”

 - Tracy Elliott, The Damien Center Executive Director

 
 
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