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About the Event
Every year, the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly recognizes the very best in business by honoring top professionals and individuals in Northeast Indiana. A panel of distinguished judges determine the winners who will be honored individually at our awards reception and featured in a special section which will be inserted into the Business Weekly prior to the event. Scroll down to view the list of 2024 honorees!
2024 Special Section
2023 Special Section
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
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Adam Blakey
Owner
Blakey Consulting
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Alisa Biggins
HR Specialist - Employee Experience and Outreach
Brotherhood Mutual
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Allen Howard
Employee Benefits Consultant
Gibson
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Alyssa Dumire
Director of Education
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
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Amber Kolkman
Senior Interior Designer
MSKTD & Associates
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Andrew Eckert
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Sturges Property Group
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Andrew Young
Senior Financial Planner | Owner/Principal
Galecki Financial Management
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Audrey M. Van Gilder
Attorney
Fletcher Van Gilder LLP
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Beth Boatright
Director of Community Partnerships and Programs
Allen County Public Library
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Brandon Almas
Attorney
Barrett McNagny LLP
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Cameron Brooks
Owner
Brooks BBQ and Chicken
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Cassie Beer
Women's Fund Director
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
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Christi M. Hille
Digital Media Buyer
Asher Agency
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Esli Barron Perez
Owner and Event Coordinator
Mercado, Te Gusto Hospitality
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Francis Jomo
Sky Point Social Services
President and CEO
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Gaby Aleman
Executive Director/Pastor
Principe de Paz Fort Wayne, Inc
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Grace E. Caswell
Executive Director
The Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Jackson R. Magdy
Audit Director
FORVIS
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James McFadden
Senior Program Director
YMCA - Youth Service Bureau
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Jarred White
Founder
FW22
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Jessica Davis
Vice President of Member Experience
Fort Financial Credit Union
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John Bowen
President
Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates
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John Buteyn
Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Director, Popular Music, Music Industry, Music Technology Programs Director, Gold Top Music Group
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Katie Scherer
Operations Manager
Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority
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Keirsten Eberts
Vice President of Online and International Studies
Trine University
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Kelly Rentschler
Work Plan Manager
Indiana Michigan Power
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Kelsey Herber
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Huntington University
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Kristin Conley
Director of PhD Admissions
Indiana Tech
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Kristy Lindeman
Director
Victim Assistance, FWPD
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Mary Shankster
Chief Development Officer
Stillwater Hospice
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Melanie Kellogg
Executive Director
Be Noble Inc.
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Nicole Penar
Development Director
Questa Education Foundation
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Niki Anderson
Owner - Business Director
Andy's Car Wash
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Reggie Blackmon
City Life Lead
Youth for Christ
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Sam Grate
Curator
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
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Sarah Keefer
SVP Lending Strategy
3Rivers Federal Credit Union
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Stasha Carrasquillo
Chief Marketing Technology Officer
Turnstone Center
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Tenille M. Zartman
President & CEO
Grow Wabash County
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Travis Christman
Vice President of Quality & Regulatory
Medartis Inc.
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Valerie Borchers
Director of Finance & Accounting Services
Katz, Sapper & Miller