2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest Winners Announced

April 23, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2026) — On Wednesday, April 22, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana recognized 100 of the city’s most outstanding young professionals at an awards ceremony held at the Fishers Event Center. All 100 honorees were celebrated for their professional achievements and philanthropic impact on the community.

From this distinguished group, 10 individuals received top honors and were named 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest winners in their respective categories.

Junior Achievement was honored to welcome Olivia West—keynote speaker and host of Olivia West Speaks; partner at DRVN; and in-game host/emcee for the Pacers and Fever with Pacers Sports & Entertainment—alongside JA Student Ambassador Kiva as the evening’s emcees. Jasmin French, Senior Director of Right Environment, Global Ethics, Compliance & Privacy at Cummins Inc., delivered the keynote address, and Jennifer Burk, CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, shared remarks.

2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest Winners

Accounting

Justin Verbeten, CPA

Banking & Financial Services

Adam Shaffer

Education & Nonprofit