Governor Eric Holcomb recently gave retired Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Charles O'Connor  Indiana's highest civilian honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash Award.  The award is only given to those who have shown a deep concern for the well-being of others and who have rendered distinguished public service to the State of Indiana.  

Friends gathered Saturday night at a celebratory dinner at the home of Amy and Van McQueen, honoring Judge O'Connor and his wife, Brenda.  Former Shelby County GOP Chairman, J. R. Showers, two former Vice-Chairmen who served with Showers, Amy McQueen and Danae Sponsel, and Jeff Sponsel attended. 

“Though I feel undeserving of this award, I am very honored and  humbled to receive it.”  O'Connor said. 

Showers added, “I am glad to have served as GOP Chairman during some of Judge O'Connor's tenure as Judge, and I want to thank  State Representative Sean Eberhart and former City Councilman Jeff Sponsel for sponsoring Judge O'Connor to be inducted into the prestigious Society of Sagamores.”