Join us for an evening of timeless good fun at United Way’s 7th annual ELEVATE on February 22, 2025.
Inspired by the Dali exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, ELEVATE is our premiere social gathering where United Way honors our community’s rising philanthropists, recognizes our generous volunteers, and raises critical funds for thousands of our neighbors who depend on our support.
This year’s program will recognize the following individuals: Volunteer of the Year, Nonprofit Employee of the Year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, and United Way Champion of the Year. The community will also vote on a People’s Choice winner to be awarded during our program.
MEET THE FINALISTS
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year
Jessi Crouse
IU Health
Samantha Douglas
Christ Up
Leah Johnson
Loudmouth Books
Wendy Catalan Ruano
Starfish Initiative
Morgan Johnson Schroeder
University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College, IU Indianapolis
Emerging Leaders of the Year
Casey Crouse
GadellNet Consulting Services
Peter Hanscom
Free Press Indiana
Samantha Miller
Gene B. Glick
Mai Khin, Dr. Bawi M Lian, Lian Sang, Thla Tian
Burmese American Community Institute
Derion Searcey
RJL Solutions
Nonprofit Employee of the Year presented by Delta Faucet
Alyssa Brelage
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter
David Carpenter
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana
Sarah Daniel
Unconditional
McKenna Houston
STARTedUP Foundation
Michelle Turchan
Riley Children’s Foundation
Volunteer of the Year presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis
Stephanie Marshall
Brendon Park Civic Association
Logan Metzger
ASG
Josie Pipkin
Indiana University
Matt Waweru
Dittoe PR
Katie Wefler
Cunningham Restaurant Group
United Way Champion of the Year
Brandon Cobb
Eli Lilly & Company
Rachel Maxey
MDwise
TJ O’Neil
Walker Information
Adrienne Roman
Illumina
Anna Sherrill
DePauw University
All ELEVATE finalists will have the opportunity to be named the "People's Choice" winner, an award presented by Katz, Sapper & Miller. Vote now for the finalist who inspires you.
Get your tickets now, come dressed in your best timeless inspiration, and remember Dali said, life is too short to remain unnoticed.
Saturday, Feb. 22
6:30 - 10 p.m.
Newfields
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