April 20, 2022 - Bill Benner Honored as Indy PR Legend by IPRS

Bill Benner, who was front and center as Indianapolis emerged as a major sports city and whose career has earned national commendations, was recognized as an "Indy PR Legend" at a luncheon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Indianapolis Public Relations Society (IPRS) presented the award to Benner at the organization's monthly luncheon meeting on Wed., April 20. Ken Owen emceed the event, with tributes from David Benner, Bob Schultz and Jim Morris. The award was presented by IPRS President Jennifer Dzwonar.

Benner wrote a sports column for the Indianapolis Business Journal from 2001–13 and taught journalism at Butler University. He also served as vice president of communications for the Indiana Sports Corporation, director of communications for the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, and senior associate commissioner for external affairs for the Horizon League before joining Pacers Sports & Entertainment in 2013 for a seven-year stint. He left the organization in 2020 as senior vice president for corporate, community and public relations.