(Indianapolis, IN) - The outgoing Chairman and CEO at Horizon Bank has received the state’s top honor, as Craig Dwight was recently given the Sagamore of the Wabash award.

 

State Representative Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie presented the award to Dwight while standing beside State Senator Mike Bohacek of Michiana Shores, crediting him for making significant contributions to improve Northwest Indiana over the years.

 

During his 40 years in banking, Dwight earned several accolades including his induction into the Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame. He’s also won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, a Banking Excellence Award from the Indiana Bankers Association and a Most Influential People Award from the Indianapolis Business Journal.

 

Dwight was also applauded for serving on the boards of the United Way of Lake County and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City.   He also led fund raising campaigns for the United Way, Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Clubs, Martin Luther King Center, La Porte County YMCA and local schools.

 

"Local leaders like Dwight make our community and state an even better place to call home," Pressel said.