The inaugural Tried & True Gala, which honored Max and Jackie Gibson for their decades of support for Indiana State University, grossed over $115,000.
A crowd of 330 turned out Friday at Hulman Center for the event, which included video tributes to the Gibsons from Gov. Eric Holcomb and basketball legend Larry Bird.
"Max and Jackie, they made my life better," Bird said. "They supported me from day one. I can't thank them enough. By them getting this award, it makes me feel good because I went to Indiana State and they've done so much for Indiana State.