SCI is honored by the Studebaker Museum

One iconic South Bend family  company honored another iconic South Bend family company in April when the  Studebaker National Museum honored Schurz Communications at its 12^th annual Hall of Champions dinner at the museum.

The honor is bestowed on an  outstanding individual of company that has contributed to the success of the  Studebaker Corporation, the Studebaker National Museum, the transportation  industry or the auto collection hobby in an extraordinary way of a South Bend  area pioneering business which exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit of the  Studebaker family – a description that certainly fits Schurz  Communications.

Members of the Schurz family,  along with representatives from WSBT TV, WSBT Radio and the South Bend Tribune,  were on hand to receive the honor.

WSBT-TV’s Creative Services staff  produced a video encompassing the history of Schurz Communications, which was  played during the evening.

SCI and its properties were selected for the honor because of their  service to the community and the museum, according to a news release from the  museum.

The Schurz  Foundation, funded with profits from SCI companies, has been a generous  supporter of the museum’s initial capital campaign and various projects,  including restoration of President Lincoln’s carriage.    In 1872, two brothers-in-law —  Alfred B. Miller and Elmer Crockett — founded the South Bend Tribune.  Descendants of the family later launched the TV and radio stations. Last year  marked a milestone for the companies: The Tribune turned 140 years old, WSBT  Radio celebrated 90 years and WSBT-TV marked its 60th anniversary.    Honorary chairs of the dinner are  Arthur J. Decio, and Brian and Ginger Lake. The general chairs are Paul and  Deborah Cafiero.

Todd Schurz, President and  Chief Executive Officer of Schurz Communications, Inc., receives the award as  Schurz Communications Inc., was inducted to the Hall of Champions at the  Sudebaker National Museum in South Bend on Thursday night.  Presenting the  award is Ginger and Brian lake (center) and Arthur J. Decio  (right).