Presented by Fort Wayne Newspapers and KPC Media Group, Inc., Influential Women of Northeast Indiana was created in celebration of the amazing women in our communities who have overcome barriers, defied social norms and blazed trails for future generations. The inaugural event was held in October 2020 with a streamed LIVE Chat in which the honorees shared words of wisdom, experience and inspiration. These amazing and successful women discussed the trials and triumphs of their careers across many different industries including healthcare, STEM, business, art and many others. 2024 marks the 5th annual Influential Women Awards.