Indy’s Best And Brightest Honored
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowJunior Achievement of Central Indiana has recognized 10 professionals under the age of 40 its Indy’s Best and Brightest awards. Winners, who were selected from 100 finalists, are considered "the next generation of leaders in our community."
The nonprofit focuses on K-12 programs involving career exploration, work readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and philanthropy skills.
This year’s Best and Brightest award winners are:
Technology
• Sticksnleaves Co-Founder and CEO Yaw Aning
Real Estate, Development & Construction
• KSM Location Advisors President Katie Culp
Media, Entertainment & Sports
• Pacers Sports & Entertainment Director of Ticket Technology & Logistics Dayna Pawelak
Manufacturing, Retail & Services
• DEFENDERS Inc. Director of Legal Affairs Abby Langebartels
Law
• Faegre Baker Daniels Partner Dan Lechleiter
Health & Life Sciences
• Wexford of Indiana Regional Director of Mental Health Aashia M. Bade
Government
• EmployIndy Chief Operations Officer Marie Mackintosh
Education & Nonprofit
• The Educators College at Marian University Indianapolis Senior Vice President and Dean Kenith C. Britt
Banking & Financial Services
• J.P. Morgan Private Bank Vice President, Investment Specialist Jason Spilbeler
Accounting
• BKD CPAs & Advisors Partner Jason Myers