35th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame inductions

INDIANA – Junior Achievement of Central Indiana announced the upcoming induction of four exceptional individuals into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame.  

This prestigious event will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

The 2023 Laureates who will be honored for their remarkable contributions to the Central Indiana community are: 

  • Aasif M. Bade, Founder & CEO, Ambrose Property GroupSonny Beck, CEO, Beck’s Hybrids
  • Carolene Mays, Founder & CEO, Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc.
  • Carolene Mays Inspiring Leadership, LLC
  • Brian Payne, Former President and CEO of Central Indiana Community Foundation, Former President of The Indianapolis Foundation, and Former Managing Director of the Indiana Repertory Theatre
Left to right: Aasif M. Bade; Sonny Beck; Carolene Mays; Brian Payne.

These distinguished individuals have demonstrated resilience, compassion, and a strong commitment to excellence in the face of adversity.  They embody the values that Junior Achievement of Central Indiana seeks to instill in the students we serve. 

The honorees were carefully selected based on their outstanding personal and professional achievements, unwavering moral and ethical standards, dedication to civic causes, and their positive impact on the quality of life in our community.

Since its inception in 1989, the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame has recognized 141 accomplished individuals who epitomize success and have made significant contributions to the Central Indiana community.

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