Indiana INTERNnet is accepting nominations for its 15th Annual IMPACT Awards program, a celebration of internship excellence.

The nominations are submitted by the public and winners are chosen by a group of impartial judges.

Indiana INTERNnet is managed by the Indiana Chamber and the program serves as the catalyst for the creation and expansion of experiential learning opportunities, with the goal of retaining the state’s top talent. The IMPACT Awards were launched to celebrate those who have aided in Indiana INTERNnet’s mission by providing high-quality internship programs. The upcoming awards program coincides with the organization’s 20-year anniversary.

Awards will be presented to winners in the categories of Intern of the Year (high school, college and non-traditional), Intern Supervisor of the Year, Career Development Professional of the Year (high school and college) and Employer of the Year. Each award honors an individual’s or organization’s contributions to Indiana’s internship excellence.

“The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop Hoosier students, employers and educators from using internships to teach workforce skills and recruit talent,” says Mike Slocum, Indiana INTERNnet’s executive director. “Celebrating those who did outstanding work under such unique circumstances is a positive takeaway from this unforgettable year.”

For the first time, the 2021 IMPACT Awards will be held virtually. The shift is taking place to ensure the safety of attendees amid COVID-19.

The nomination form is available online and there is no limit to the number of nominations an individual may submit. The submission deadline is November 6, 2020.

Winners will be announced at the virtual IMPACT Awards  on February 23, 2021. Sponsorships  are available; contact Slocum at (317) 264-6862 or mslocum@indianachamber.com for details.

To learn more, visit www.indianaintern.net/impact-awards or call (317) 264-6852.

Looking for the Next Generation of Global Leaders in Indiana

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGCL) recently launched a year-long program dedicated to building up the next generation of civic and policy leaders.

The goal is to recruit a group of diverse, inspiring and well-connected young professionals from across the country to learn from foreign policy experts in a virtual training program and leverage their voices and networks to reach a new, younger audience. Upon completion of the program, participants will join their State Advisory Committee.

The application deadline for the inaugural class is October 1. There is no cost to participate – the investment is on USGCL! Click here for more program details and selection criteria. You also can submit any questions to nextgen@usglc.org.

If you know of a bright young leader in Indiana, please share this information with him or her.

Resource: Jason Bearce at (317) 264-6880 or email: jbearce@indianachamber.com