2026 Pioneer Event | Pioneer Starts Here

Congratulations to the 2026 Pioneer of the Year, Edwin Chow!

2026 Category Winners

Social Impact Winner

Tomi Cardin

Redemption House

Brand Champion Winner

Lance Clark

Forester Film

Meet All the 2026 Finalists

2026 Pioneer Finalists

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Chris Ratay | The Bradley Hotel | 2026 Entrepreneur Pioneer Finalist

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Edwin Chow | Summit City Climbing Co. | 2026 Entrepreneur Pioneer Finalist

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Jerod Hevel | Rival | 2026 Entrepreneur Pioneer Finalist

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Ashley Wagner | YLNI Farmers Market | 2026 Social Impact Pioneer Finalist

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Kent Castleman | Fort Wayne Trails | 2026 Social Impact Pioneer Finalist

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Tomi Cardin | Redemption House | 2026 Social Impact Pioneer Finalist

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Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Lake City Bank

Whittle Strategic Accounting

YLNI

Browning & Associates

Spring Street Catering

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