IBJ’s Women of Influence program recognizes central Indiana women who exemplify the traits required to be outstanding leaders in their chosen fields.

This year’s honorees are business owners and founders, presidents and CEOs, executive and senior vice presidents, executive directors and judges. Other positions include managing partner, CFO, market manager, dean, director, diversity manager and philanthropist. All are high-profile positions of power.

The goal is to highlight some of our city’s most successful business women from both the public and private sectors while revealing the triumphs and challenges that have shaped their careers.

Every woman honored has her own story. Every honoree has worked extremely hard to get to her current place in life. Obstacles have been overcome. Challenges greeted with optimism. Tasks mastered with enthusiasm. And, as one would expect, these women have a sphere of influence that extends beyond the workplace. They give back to their community.

Click here to learn more about these accomplished leaders.

Find a list of past recipients here.