Executive Women in Finance members are a powerful group, evidenced by the honorees below. Congratulations to these women on their well-deserved awards!
The Awards Subcommittee is responsible for identifying and nominating candidates for various awards given in and around the Indianapolis market in the field of Finance. Examples of awards include The Indiana Lawyer “Up and Coming” and “Distinguished Barrister” awards; the IBJ “CFO of the Year” award; and the IBJ “40 Under 40” award. This is an ideal opportunity to recognize members of EWF who have distinguished themselves by their professional accomplishments. If you have any suggested nominations, including self-nominations, please contact our Awards Committee Chair: Erin Dettwiler (edettwiler@firstmerchants.com). Please see below for a list of previous successful winners, finalists, and nominees.
| Date | Award | Honoree Name |
| Mar-22 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Zainab Bass |
| Mar-22 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Kayla Britton |
| Mar-22 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | JoAnna Simek |
| Nov-21 | 2021 Indiana Banker’s Association Woman on the Rise Award | Nicole Vogt |
| Oct-21 | BKD Pride Award | Nickie Redick |
| Oct-21 | Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor | Jennifer Miller |
| Aug-21 | INCPAS Emerging Leader Award | Chaleise Fleming |
| Apr-21 | The Center for Leadership Development’s Minority Achiever Award Nominee | Monique Jackson |
| Mar-21 | 2020 Top 50 Women in Accounting by Practice Ignition | Erin Eberly |
| Feb-21 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Chaleise Fleming |
| Feb-21 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Nickie Redick |
| Dec-20 | IBJ CFO of the Year Finalist | Michelle Demarco |
| Feb-20 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Nicole Vogt |
| Feb-20 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Nickie Redick |
| Feb-20 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Pamela Torzewski |
| Nov-19 | Indy Bar Association’s Professionalism Award | Julia Carpenter |
| Mar-19 | Center for Leadership Development’s Minority Business & Professional Achievers Recognition Award | Andrea McGordon |
| Feb-19 | IBJ’s 40 Under 40 | Mandy Parris |
| Nov-18 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Banking and Financial Services Category Winner | Erin Dettwiler |
| Nov-18 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Law Category Winner | Kiamesha Colom |
| Nov-18 | Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Finalist | Ashley Hughes |
| Oct-21 | Real Estate Forum’s 50 Under 40 | Valerie Becker |
| Feb-18 | IBJ’s 40 Under | Kiamesha Colom |
| Dec-17 | IBJ CFO of the Year Finalist | Greta Cline |
| Apr-17 | Indiana Lawyer- Leadership in Law Awards, Up and Coming Lawyer | Kayla Britton |
| Dec-16 | IBJ Women of Influence | Virginia Merkel |
| Dec-16 | IBJ CFO of the Year Finalist | Melanie King |
| Dec-16 | IBJ CFO of the Year Finalist | Madonna Wagner |