Within the inspiring galleries of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, ELEVATE brings together our community’s rising talent and most dedicated volunteers for an unforgettable evening. Join us as we celebrate the passion for community service and rally support for our neighbors who need us the most.
Join us for an inspiring evening at United Way’s eighth annual ELEVATE: Emerging Masterpieces – a celebration of our community’s rising talent and generous spirit.
Set in the galleries of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, ELEVATE honors young philanthropists, celebrates passionate volunteers and raises support for the neighbors who rely on United Way’s mission.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the masterpiece.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 6:30-10 p.m.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Dress Code: Cocktail / Dress to Impress
MEET THE FINALISTS
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year
Nicole O’Neal
Free Press Indiana
Casey Springer
Salesforce
Darrell Williams
Eli Lilly and Company
Tommy Arvo, Danielle Cox-Eland, Alberta Jose, Stephen Lewis, Theron Wilson
Per Scholas Indianapolis
Emerging Leader of the Year
Melanie Allen
Green Loop Marketing
Hope Coons
Community Foundation of Boone County
Marc O’Leary
Elevate Endurance LLC
Ephraim Sy Palmero III
LISC
Khara Smith
BU Wellness Network
Maria Yuquilima
Indiana Army National Guard
Nonprofit Employee of the Year
Karen Adan
Morning Light
Neysa Meyer
Putnam County Community Foundation
Veronica Onofrey
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Kristopher Subler
Ascend Indiana
Volunteer of the Year
Annie Cole
Riley Children's Foundation
Loren Dent
Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates
Megan Mioduski
Women for Riley
Randy Pease
Teach For America
Bailey Peycha
Conrad Indianapolis
Emily Sandberg
Brightlane Learning
United Way Champion of the Year
Vincent Aguirre
Distinct
Maddie Augustus
Faegre Drinker
Rachel Bragg
Eli Lilly and Company
Julie Singer
Raymond James
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