The United Way Champion of the Year award will be given to a person who lends crucial support by encouraging their networks to get involved with United Way of Central Indiana.

The ELEVATE Volunteer of the Year award celebrates a young professional who demonstrates outstanding leadership, commitment and contributions to a nonprofit organization.

The Nonprofit Employee of the Year award recognizes a young professional in the nonprofit sector who demonstrates outstanding contributions in their role and exhibits leadership that goes above and beyond their job description.   

The Emerging Leader of the Year award will be given to a person who has used their passion for philanthropy, personal development and community to engage their peers in a project that has made a positive impact in the community. 

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year award, presented by Glick Philanthropies, recognizes a young professional or group committed to raising awareness and advocating for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive Central Indiana.

Meet the finalists: 2025 ELEVATE United Way Champion of the Year

Meet the finalists: 2025 ELEVATE Emerging Leader of the Year

Meet the finalists: 2025 ELEVATE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year

Meet the finalists: 2025 ELEVATE Nonprofit Employee of the Year, presented by Delta Faucet Company

Meet the finalists: 2025 ELEVATE Volunteer of the Year, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis

Now in its sixth year, the event recognizes advocates, leaders, nonprofit employees and volunteers between the ages of 21 and 40

The United Way Champion of the Year award will be given to a person who lends crucial support by encouraging their networks to get involved with United Way of Central Indiana. This honoree spearheads giving and volunteering initiatives and is the United Way ambassador for their organization.

The Volunteer of the Year award will go to a young professional volunteer whose unselfish and dedicated service has made meaningful and lasting impact in Central Indiana and has demonstrated outstanding service, leadership and commitment to a nonprofit organization.

The Nonprofit Employee of the Year award, presented by Delta Faucet Company, will be given to a young professional nonprofit employee who makes exceptional contributions in the workplace and displays leadership qualities that go above and beyond their job responsibilities. 

The Emerging Leader of the Year award will be given to a person who has used their passion for philanthropy, personal development and community to engage their peers in a project that has made a positive impact in the community.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year award, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, will be given to a young professional who, either through an employer or as a volunteer, is committed to raising awareness and advocating for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive Central Indiana.

2023 ELEVATE Emerging Leader of the Year, presented by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 

The Emerging Leader of the Year award will be given to a person who has leveraged their passion for philanthropy, personal development and community by engaging their peers in a project that has created a positive impact in the community.

Meet the finalists: 2023 ELEVATE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year, presented by Eli Lilly and Company

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year award will be given to a young professional or small group (either through an employer or as a volunteer) who has committed to raising awareness and advocating for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive Central Indiana community.

Meet the finalists: 2023 ELEVATE Nonprofit Employee of the Year, presented by Delta Faucet Company

The Nonprofit Employee of the Year award will be given to a young professional nonprofit employee who makes exceptional contributions in the workplace and displays leadership qualities that go above and beyond their job responsibilities.

Meet the finalists: 2023 ELEVATE Volunteer of the Year.

The Volunteer of the Year award will be given to a young professional volunteer whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a meaningful and lasting impact in Central Indiana.