If you are looking to elevate your evening, the planning committee has created a list of fun dining options to help you immerse yourself in the travel experience. Below is just a small sampling of dining and food options around Central Indiana inspired by our sister cities. Campinas, Brazil Occurring on Sat, February 27th from […]

Finalist: Serena Van Orman Award: Volunteer of the Year Day Job: Program Administrator, Indiana Diaper Bank Connect with Serena on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/serena-van-orman-44715a115/ For nearly two years Serena has been volunteering with Families First as a Survivor Advocate and goes above and beyond for her community in the ways she shows up, cares for and continually […]

Finalist: Lilly Pride Award: Employee Resource Group on behalf of Eli Lilly and Company Connect with Megan and Juan on LinkedIn: Megan Klopchin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-klopchin-157ba73/ Juan Granados-Zuniga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-granados-zuniga-5932ab1a/ Lilly Pride is a three-time ELEVATE finalist in the Employee Resource Group category. Lilly Pride’s key community engagement efforts focus on fostering awareness and engagement for issues pertinent […]

Finalist: Ryan Cutter  Award: Volunteer of the Year Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-cutter-29635b84/ “Best ability is availability” – This is the motto Ryan Cutter lives by. A native Hoosier who wishes more people knew about Indianapolis, Ryan is a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the most of his time with his little. […]

Finalist: Rufus Cochran Award: Volunteer Leader of the Year Day Job: Business System Analyst, Roche Diagnostics Connect with Rufus on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rufuscochran/ Rufus’s community contributions focus on cultivating the next generation of community leaders—high school students and young professionals. Dedication to his community is apparent in the nonprofit organizations Rufus has founded and the connections […]

Travel Itinerary for February 27, 2021 6:50 p.m. Log on and confirm you have your phone nearby in order to play trivia and to make any last-minute People’s Choice Award votes for your favorite finalist. 7:00 Program begins – Thomas Benoist will be your tour guide for the evening 7:05 Walking tour of Monza, Italy […]

Finalist: Mariana Lopez-Owens Award: Nonprofit Employee of the Year Day Job: Director of Development, Marketing and Communications, La Plaza, Inc. Connect with Mariana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlopezowens/ Mariana Lopez-Owens exemplifies what it means to be an extraordinary nonprofit employee. Her work centers on serving Latinx individuals in Central Indiana with a focus on helping students succeed […]

Finalist: Jaden Brown Award: Volunteer of the Year Day Job: Director of Chapter Services, Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaden-brown-191ba570/ In everything he does, Jaden takes a personal commitment to make others feel like they belong. A long-time friend, fierce advocate and loyal supporter of IndyHub for several years, Jaden […]

Finalist: Sara Hindi Award: Community Ambassador Day Job: Community Engagement Coordinator, Exodus Refugee Immigration Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahindi/ Sara Hindi strives to be a community ambassador in both her daily work and her volunteering, serving others in all that she does. Her work at Exodus Refugee Immigration centers on welcoming others, creating an […]

Finalist: Corteva Agriscience DAWN (Disability Awareness Network) Award: Employee Resource Group Day Job: Linzie Dehring, Master Data Steward, and Phil Ranly, R&D Team Leader Connect with Linzie and Phil on LinkedIn: Linzie – https://www.linkedin.com/in/linzie-dehring-698b8617/ Phil – https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-ranly-25815b3/ The Corteva Agriscience DAWN (Disability Awareness Network) ERG was created to support their work sites as a welcoming […]