35th Annual Awards Dinner Nominations
2021 Business Leader of the Year: Jeffery Harrison (Citizens Energy Group)
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.
2023 honoree: Paul Thrift, Thompson Thrift
2020 Government Leader of the Year: Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box
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.
2023 honoree: U.S. Sen. Todd Young
2023 Community of the Year: Boone County
NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year
Attention mayors and local officials: It’s time to tout all the great things happening in your areas! This NextEra Energy Resources 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.
2023 Honoree: Boone County
2022 Dynamic Leader of the Year: Rupal Thanawala (Trident Systems)
Yamaha Dynamic Leader of the Year
The Yamaha 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 influence others in their workplace and community.
2023 honoree: Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority
NEW: Young Professional of the Year
This is the debut for the Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year award given to an individual age 40 or younger who has already accomplished so much to better themselves, their employer and community. Traits the honoree will possess include leadership, integrity, being a team player, social responsibility and continually striving for improvement and increased knowledge.
Deadline for submitting your nomination is June 3, 2024.
Questions about your nomination? Please contact Jesse Brothers at jbrothers@indianachamber.com or (317) 264-7549.
Honorees are selected by a taskforce comprised of internal and external stakeholders.
Celebrate the winners at the 35th Annual Indiana Chamber Awards Dinner on November 13, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center. Register at www.indianachamber.com/ad or call (800) 824-6885.
