FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A diverse group of twenty local leaders and mentors have been nominated for the inaugural Champions of Change Awards. The awards, which will be distributed at a luncheon on April 24, aim to celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County.
“These nominees all deserve to be recognized. Each one of them makes an incredible difference by providing opportunities, encouragement, and a strong support system to the women in our community,” said Brenda Gerber Vincent, VP of community and corporate impact at Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “We’re proud to use the Champions of Change Awards to highlight these individuals and the impact they make every day.”
The awards will be given each year by the GFW Inc. Women’s Network to two extraordinary individuals from Allen County–one female and one male.
The nominees for 2019 are:
| Tomi Cardin Redemption House Ministries | Janell Lane Parkview Health |
| John Dortch Preston Joan Group | Wendy Moyle Shindigz |
| Amy Hanna RespectTeam | Vivian Purvis Community Leader |
| Andie Hines Own Your Success | Dawn Rosemond Barnes & Thornburg |
| Michelle Hipskind SYM Financial Advisors | Barry Schrock Summit Coaching & Consulting |
| Jere Johnson Indiana Wesleyan University | John Stafford Community Leader |
| Jim Johnson 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union | Holly Wenning Southwest Allen County Schools |
| Ashley Jylland-Hade Believe in a Dream | Leann White Independent Honda |
| Shelly Koelper Paul Davis | Marshall White Unity Performing Arts Foundation |
| Aaron Lane Parkview Health | Paige Wilkins Healthier Moms and Babies |
The GFW Inc. Women’s Network will host the Champions of Change Awards luncheon on April 24 at The Charles Fort Wayne, where all nominees will be recognized for their contributions to the community. Tables and individual admissions are available; to learn more and to register, visit the Champions of Change event page.
About Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. serves Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana, as its primary point of contact for economic growth. GFW Inc. focuses on prosperity and community vibrancy through economic development, advocacy, programs and resources that support business success, leadership development, graduate retention and community engagement.
