37th Annual Awards Dinner Nominations
2024 Business Leader of the Year: Allison Barber (Marvella)
Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year
The Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year recognizes an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership within the Hoosier business community. The winner is selected for the success of their company as a business and an employer. Additionally, the honoree will display an exceptional commitment to inspire, develop and influence others in their workplace and community.
2025 honoree: Jim Ryan, Old National Bank
2025 Government Leader of the Year: Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner
Bayh-Lugar Government Leader of the Year
Named after the state’s most iconic public servants, former U.S. Sens. Birch Bayh (D) and Richard Lugar (R), this is the Chamber’s annual recognition for an Indiana local, state or federal government official. The winner is selected based on actions taken for the betterment of Hoosiers and/or to improve the Hoosier business climate.
2025 honoree: Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner
2024 Community of the Year: Madison
Yamaha Community of the Year
Attention mayors and local officials: It’s time to tout all the great things happening in your areas! This Community of the Year award goes to a deserving Hoosier community – city/town or county – that boasts significant contributions to its local business climate and overall image.
2025 Honoree: Kosciusko County
2023 Dynamic Leader of the Year: Mario Rodrguez (Indianapolis Airport Authority)
NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year
The NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year recognizes an outstanding individual who has demonstrated impact that extends beyond their organization by working in support of the goals outlined in the Chamber’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 plan. Past winners represent innovative leaders, exemplary role models and/or strategic collaborators. Additionally, the honoree will display a staunch commitment to positively influencing others in their workplace and community.
2025 honoree: Dan Elsener, Marian University
Deadline for submitting your nomination is June 19, 2026.
Questions about your nomination? Please contact Rebecca Patrick at rpatrick@indianachamber.com.
Honorees are selected by a taskforce comprised of internal and external stakeholders.
Celebrate the winners at the 37th Annual Indiana Chamber Awards Dinner on November 5, 2026 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Register at www.indianachamber.com/ad or call (800) 824-6885.
