STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2025) – State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) recently honored Newburgh resident and youth athletics coach Mike Carroll with the Circle of Corydon Award.
Carroll, who studied accounting at the University of Southern Indiana, spends most of his free time mentoring youth athletes in girls’ basketball and softball. O’Brien said through his efforts on and off the field, he has helped shaped the future of many young athletes.
“Mike is an outstanding Newburgh citizen who is not only a mentor, but a role model, leader and community builder,” O’Brien said. “This award is an extension of my thanks for the positive impact he has had on this community.”
O’Brien cites Carroll’s dedication to mentoring youth athletes as exemplary of the spirit of the Circle of Corydon Award, not only teaching athletes the fundamentals of sports, but also instilling values of teamwork, discipline and perseverance.
The Circle of Corydon Award was established by the governor in 2017 to recognize Hoosiers who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of Indiana and its people, demonstrating through life and service qualities exemplified by the state’s greatest citizens. This is the only award issued and signed jointly by members of both the executive and legislative branches.
