2026 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

Award presentations set for June 4 at Annual Meeting

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Awards. The winners will be recognized at GFW Inc.’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 4, at the Parkview Mirro Event & Conference Center.

The Business Excellence Awards recognize outstanding businesses and nonprofits whose work has made a meaningful impact on the growth and success of our community. This year’s finalists represent excellence across a range of sectors, including small business, nonprofit, and overall business achievement.

Excellence in Small Business Award Finalists:

• Caliente
• Direct Imaging
• Plant Engineering Services, Inc.
• RISE Commercial District
• Wilcox & Associates

Excellence in Nonprofit Award Finalists:

• Blessings in a Backpack
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• Easterseals Northeast Indiana
• Stillwater Hospice
• Turnstone

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Business Excellence Award Finalists:

• 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
• MidWest America Federal Credit Union
• Parkview Health
• Ruoff Mortgage
• Sweetwater

Dinner will begin at 5:00 PM, and the awards ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, at the Parkview Mirro Event & Conference Center.

“These awards recognize the organizations that continue to raise the bar in Allen County,” said John Urbahns, President and CEO of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “This year’s finalists reflect the strength, dedication, and impact of our business and nonprofit community. We are proud to celebrate their contributions and the important role they play in making Allen County a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work, and thrive.”

Tickets for the event are available at greaterfwinc.com/annual-meeting. Join us in celebrating the achievements and continued growth of our community.