Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Unveils 2025 Business Hall of Fame Laureates

A night of legacy, leadership, and inspiration awaits at the 37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame

Author: Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
Published: Thursday, 24 Jul 2025

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Image caption: Congrats, 2025 Laureates! We can't wait to celebrate you're impact in our community!

INDIANAPOLIS, IN —July 24, 2025 — Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is proud to announce the 37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame, set to take place on October 2nd, 2025. Hosted at the dazzling Lucas Estate, the evening of celebration will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner, a one-of-a-kind awards ceremony, and appearances from Junior Achievement student ambassadors, whose stories remind us why this work matters: to inspire and equip tomorrow’s leaders.

Image caption: From Left to Right: From Left to Right: Mike Cunningham, Scott Davison, Leonard Hoops, Cindy Simon Skjodt

We are delighted to reveal the 2025 Laureates to be inducted:

Mike Cunningham, CEO, Cunningham Restaurant Group
Scott Davison, Chairman, President & CEO, OneAmerica Financial
Leonard Hoops, President & CEO, Visit Indy
Cindy Simon Skjodt, Founder & Chair, Samerian Foundation

These four visionary leaders will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for their exceptional contributions to business, civic leadership, and community impact across Central Indiana. Their legacies are not only defined by their achievements — but also by how they’ve paved the way for future generations. “The Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame is more than an awards ceremony — it’s a powerful celebration of what’s possible when vision is paired with purpose,” said Jennifer Burk, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. “These laureates have shaped our community with intention, and their journeys are a meaningful source of inspiration for the next generation of leaders.”

Learn more, reserve your seat, or sponsor: CLICK HERE. All proceeds support Junior Achievement’s K–12, and 18-25 programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, helping students across Central Indiana build brighter futures.