Each year, Aspire recognizes area businesses for their outstanding efforts in their industry and to the local business community.
// ASPIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
All business awards are presented at the Celebrate Aspire event. We welcome your nominations!
How to Nominate
Please click below to submit the appropriate nomination.
- Please complete the nomination form in full. If you are nominating another company, complete as much of the form as you are able.
- Incomplete nominations may be disadvantaged during the evaluation process. Applicants are encouraged to contact Aspire staff to schedule an appointment for assistance with completing the form.
- A confidential selection committee, comprised of successful business owners, Aspire board directors and economic development officials, will score each submission. Committee members are selected for their business acumen and experience.
- Nominations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
- Please contact Info@AspireJohnsonCounty.com with any questions or concerns
2026 Awards
Business Success Award:
Recognizing Strong Business Performance and Impact - Aspire Johnson County's Business Success Award recognizes employers of all sizes demonstrating strong business performance and stability in a changing economic environment. This award highlights companies achieving measurable results, overcoming challenges, and showing entrepreneurial leadership that strengthens their organization and contributes to a thriving local economy.Why Apply?
Applying for the Business Success Award gives companies of any size the opportunity to showcase performance, growth, and impact at their stage of business. Finalists gain visibility through Aspire communications and media outreach, helping elevate their profile, reinforce credibility with customers and partners, and demonstrate leadership within Johnson County's business community.
Excellence in Talent Development Award:
Recognizing Employers Strengthening Our Workforce - Aspire Johnson County's Excellence in Talent Development Award recognizes employers that are achieving measurable success in recruiting, retaining, and developing talent to support their business goals. This award spotlights companies addressing workforce challenges with intentional strategies, strong execution, and results that strengthen their organization over time.
Why Apply?
Applying for the Excellence in Talent Development Award allows your company to showcase how you are strengthening your workforce and delivering results. This may include innovative hiring, effective retention, or intentional talent development. Finalists gain visibility through Aspire communications and outreach, helping elevate their employer brand, attract talent, and demonstrate leadership within the regional business community.
Previous Winners
2025
Business Success For-Profit – Customized Mechanical Solutions LLC
Business Success For-Profit – SlyFox Creative
Business Success For-Profit – VisionQuest Eyecare
Business Success Non-Profit – Madison Street Salvage
Business Success Non-Profit – UpLift Johnson County
2024
Business Success For-Profit 1-9 Employees – Elevated Marketing Solutions
Business Success For Profit 10+ Employees – Door Servies of Indiana
Business Success Not-Profit – Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
Diversity In Business – CMS Corporation
Green Business – Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County
2023
For-Profit - ASAP Payroll Service
For-Profit - Spotlight Strategies
Non-Profit - Coffeehouse Five
Non-Profit - Imagination Library of Johnson County
Excellence in Talent Development - Independence Village of Greenwood
// WOMEN LEADERS AWARDS
Champion of Women – This award recognized companies that prioritized women in business leadership and provided women with opportunities for growth, supporting women both inside and outside their workforces.
Woman of the Year – This award recognized a female leader who made a significant contribution to her organization as an influencer, leader, and ally. These women proved that they were self-confident, respected, responsible, authentic, honest, and honorable. They also created a work environment that supported and encouraged growth and fulfillment in other women.
Previous Winners
2025
Champion of Women – AECOM Hunt
Woman Leader of the Year – Sonya Ware-Meguiar, Girls Inc. of Johnson County
Ally of Women’s Leadership Advancement – Beau Jackson, Modern Woodmen of America
2024
Champion of Women - Stage I Dance Academy
Woman Leader of the Year - Melahni Ake, Everyday Leaders
Impactful Leader of the Year - Carmen Young, Town of Whiteland
2023
Champion of Women - Express Employment Professionals Greenwood
Woman of the Year - Krista Taggart, Endress+Hauser