Nominate NOMINATE NOW FOR THE2027 PIONEER AWARDS! The 5th Annual Pioneer Event is going to be here before you know it, and we are looking for nominations for the Pioneer Awards through the end of October! Our annual event is a celebration of our region and recognizes several great individuals who have made a name for themselves here in Northeast Indiana.Do you know someone who has made an impact in our 11-county region? Have they done so through community engagement, entrepreneurship, social advocacy, and/or creativity? We want to celebrate the best stories from the best individuals in our region.For examples of the type of individuals we are looking for, check out our Pioneer Award video series.Our awards feature three distinct categories: Brand Champion, Social Impact, and Entrepreneur.A Brand Champion is someone who uplifts the region’s identity, promoting its unique culture and values.An Entrepreneur is someone with a strong work ethic, passion, and drive to act on an idea. Then, they work tirelessly to make that idea become a success.A person in the Social Impact category is someone who exemplifies a commitment to making a positive difference in our region, not solely driven by financial gain, but by a genuine desire to contribute to the greater good.Fill out the form below to nominate someone for the 2027 Pioneer Awards! Your First name * Your Last name * Your Phone Number Your Email * Nominee First Name * Nominee Last Name * Nominee's Phone Number * Nominee's Email * Nominee's Title or Position * Nominee's Organization * Reason for Nomination Yes, I'd like to stay informed about this year's Pioneer Event via email! Yes, sign me up for NEI's e-newsletter to stay up-to-date with the organization! Submit Great! We’ve received your information. We couldn’t process your submission. Please retry
