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Founding 50 · Indiana · The Permanent Record

One Hero. Twenty-five recognitions.

Honor a Hero. Open a State. Know the Source.

On July 29, 2026, at the Julia Carson Government Center in Indianapolis, Sergeant Major Mary L. Aurtrey, U.S. Army (Retired), was recognized as Indiana’s inaugural Founding 50 Charter Honoree. Through her recognition, a Virtual Key opened verified civic access across Indiana, and every organization and community she has served was recognized alongside her. Each certificate and letter below was presented that day and is part of the permanent record.

The Inaugural Honoree

Certificate No. HBA-2026-IN-01 · Hero #1 of the Founding 50
Sergeant Major Mary L. Aurtrey, U.S. Army (Retired), with the HeroByApp Honor Medal
Sergeant Major Mary L. Aurtrey, U.S. Army (Retired)
Indiana’s inaugural Founding 50 Charter Honoree
Mary L. Aurtrey Certificate of Honor
Certificate of Honor · HBA-2026-IN-01
Mary L. Aurtrey Letter of Honor
Letter of Honor
↓ Certificate of Honor ↓ Letter of Honor

State & Civic Virtual Keys

Four Virtual Key recognitions opening verified civic access
Recognition certificate presented to State of Indiana
Virtual Key
State of Indiana
The First State Activated
Certificate SR-2026-IN-01
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to City of Indianapolis
Virtual Key
City of Indianapolis
State Capital
Certificate VK-2026-IN-02
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to City of Sumter, South Carolina
Virtual Key
City of Sumter, South Carolina
Honoree’s Legacy Hometown
Certificate VK-2026-IN-03
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Town of Pinewood, South Carolina
Virtual Key
Town of Pinewood, South Carolina
Honoree’s Legacy Hometown
Certificate VK-2026-IN-04
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter

Affiliated Organizations

Fourteen organizations named in the Letter of Honor
Recognition certificate presented to Women In Networking (WIN)
Affiliated Organization
Women In Networking (WIN)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0001
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to American Legion Women’s Post 438
Affiliated Organization
American Legion Women’s Post 438
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0002
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE)
Affiliated Organization
Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE)
Menifee, California
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0003
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Woman’s Life, a Trusted Fraternal Life
Affiliated Organization
Woman’s Life, a Trusted Fraternal Life
Chapter 703
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0004
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Sister Soldier Network
Affiliated Organization
Sister Soldier Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0005
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame
Affiliated Organization
Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame
Inductee
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0006
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC)
Affiliated Organization
Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC)
IU School of Medicine, Military Veterans Work Group
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0007
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Indiana Alzheimer’s Community Advisory Board
Affiliated Organization
Indiana Alzheimer’s Community Advisory Board
IU School of Medicine
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0008
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Military Women’s Memorial
Affiliated Organization
Military Women’s Memorial
Arlington, Virginia
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0009
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to American Veterans (AMVETS Post 99)
Affiliated Organization
American Veterans (AMVETS Post 99)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0010
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Affiliated Organization
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Indianapolis Section
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0011
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Veterans History Project
Affiliated Organization
Veterans History Project
Library of Congress
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0012
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to The Caring Place Church
Affiliated Organization
The Caring Place Church
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0013
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Affiliated Organization
Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0019
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter

Community Support Organizations

Six organizations recognized for their community service
Recognition certificate presented to Helping Veterans And Families of Indiana (HVAF)
Community Support Organization
Helping Veterans And Families of Indiana (HVAF)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0014
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Ronald McDonald House
Community Support Organization
Ronald McDonald House
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0015
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Good News Ministries
Community Support Organization
Good News Ministries
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0016
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to The Julian Center
Community Support Organization
The Julian Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0017
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (NKFI)
Community Support Organization
The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (NKFI)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0018
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter
Recognition certificate presented to Crispus Attucks Center for African American History & Multicultural Education
Community Support Organization
Crispus Attucks Center for African American History & Multicultural Education
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate RC-2026-IN-0020
↓ Certificate ↓ Letter