News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce reached centenarian status this year and will commemorate the occasion Nov. 16 at its 33rd Annual Awards Dinner.

The black tie-optional gala will feature a reminiscent look back at the milestones and accomplishments the Indiana Chamber has achieved over the last 100 years. Throughout the night, there also will be special messages from various Hoosier leaders and icons.

The 33rd Annual Awards Dinner, presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The ceremony will feature the following statewide honors:

• Cummins Community of the Year (announced as Columbus on Aug. 29)
• NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year (announced as Rupal Thanawala of Trident Systems on Sept. 9 in Fishers)
• Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year (to be announced)
• Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year (to be announced at the awards dinner)

“It’s an exciting time for us as we commemorate this historic milestone,” says Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar of the 100th anniversary. “This is a testament to the strong work of our staff and boards, both past and present, and we’re grateful for the well wishes of notable Hoosiers.

“We’re also very eager to celebrate our award winners who have made such significant contributions to the state,” he adds.

A table of 10 starts at $1,995 and individual tickets are $195 each. All can be purchased online at www.indianachamber.com/ad or by calling (800) 824-6885.

The event speaker sponsor is OneAmerica, and PNC is the opening reception sponsor. Corporate sponsors are: AT&T Indiana, French Lick Resort, Indiana University, NIPSCO, Republic Airways/Lift Academy, Tilson and Zimmer Biomet.

Contributing sponsors are: AECOM Hunt, Community Health Network, Corteva Agriscience, Fineline Printing Group, Indiana Soybean Alliance/Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Markey’s, MCM CPAs & Advisors, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Subaru of Indiana Automotive and The Kroger Co.

Additional sponsorships for the Indiana Chamber’s 33rd Annual Awards program are available by contacting Jim Wagner at [email protected].

Media interested in covering the awards event should contact Matt Ottinger at (317) 264-7541 or [email protected].