The Indiana and Kentucky Divisions of the United
States Branch of the House of Gordon, a Scottish Highland Clan, are
proud to announce that Carson Clay Smith, FSA Scot, of Indianapolis,
Indiana has been named to receive the Allen M. Adams Award for 2004.
The Adams Award is presented annually to a organization, group, or
individual for their outstanding effort with regard to public
education in the fields of Scottish Culture and History. Mr. Smith is
a charter life member of the Scottish Society of Indianapolis and a
member of the Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington, the Caledonian
Society of Cincinnati, the Scottish Society of Louisville, and the
Council of Scottish Clans and Associations. He has served as
President of the Scottish Society of Indianapolis for the years of
1991-1992 and 2000 thru 2004. Carson graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree from the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts in 1977
where he majored in Religious Studies and minored in Sociology.
Carson is a fellow with the Royal Museum’s Society of Antiquaries for
Scotland, past President of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution, and a Master Mason. Carson lists himself as a
descendent of Clans Chattan, MacPherson, Mackintosh, MacNicol, and
MacRae. He is a published author whose works include: The History of
the Scottish Society of Indianapolis, The Biography of Thomas H.
(Tommy) Thompson, The History of the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, The Table
Grace of the Scottish Society of Indianapolis, as well as having
pieces published in USA Today, Human Events, The Indianapolis Star,
The Indianapolis News, Citizen Magazine, the Christian Advocate, NUVO
Newsweekly, and is a regular contributor to AM Radio programs. A 1972
Indiana State Champion in Track and Field, Mr. Smith and his wife
Patty are both competitive long distance runners. Carson has also
served as Coach for the Special Olympics Team for Mentally Retarded
Children and is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the
World, and Who’s Who in Finance and Industry.
Established in 1997, the Adams award is named for
the philanthropist Allan M. Adams, a publisher, entrepreneur, and a
decorated U.S. Naval Aviator with service in the Pacific theater
during W.W.II, who until his death actively encouraged people to
investigate their heritage and culture. Mr. Adams was often heard
telling young people that the only way to truly succeed in the future
was to have a firm understanding of their past. Nominations for the
Adams Award are submitted by the members of the Indiana and Kentucky
Divisions of the House of Gordon and the previous winners of the
award. The active members and prior winners then submit ballots with
their vote to the State Convener for tabulation. The winner is
presented the award during the opening ceremonies of the Glasgow
Highland Games, which are held the first weekend after Memorial Day at
Barren River State Resort Park in Lucas, KY.
Kevin M. Spencer, FSA Scot
State Convener, House of Gordon
220 S. Lakeview Drive
Petersburg, IN 47567-8856
812-568-7934
812-354-3700 fax
