Junior Achievement of Central Indiana announces its finalists for the 21st annual Indy’s Best and Brightest event presented by KPMG LLP. The event honors 100 of central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals in 10 different industries. AgriNovus Indiana’s Geoff Zentz, Senior Director of Innovation, has been named to Indy’s Best and Brightest for Technology.

An awards program and reception to recognize these outstanding professionals will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at Fishers Event Center. All 100 finalists will receive an award and the winners in each category will be announced.

“KPMG is proud to once again serve as the presenting sponsor for this prestigious event, marking our 21st consecutive year of involvement. We continue to recognize the importance of celebrating these exceptional young professionals, who not only excel in their fields but also serve as inspiring role models and mentors for the next generation in our community,” said Eric Sutphin, KPMG Indianapolis Managing Partner.

Jennifer Burk, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana’s CEO, stated, “These dynamic and forward-thinking leaders are driving positive change in central Indiana, and they continue to serve as inspiration for the thousands of young people engaged in Junior Achievement programs.”

Indy’s Best and Brightest was created by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JA) to recognize the outstanding young professionals and leaders in our community. Indy’s Best & Brightest finalists serve as excellent role models to JA students and youth in our community.

All proceeds from the event go towards JA’s mission to give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their personal financial success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.

The finalists to be honored at the event are listed below, as well as on the Junior Achievement website: https://indy.ja.org/events/indy-s-best-and-brightest

The categories honored are: Accounting; Banking & Financial Services; Education & Nonprofit; Government, Tourism, & Arts; Health & Life Sciences; Law; Manufacturing, Retail & Services; Media, Entertainment & Sports; Real Estate, Development & Construction; and Technology.

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available; please contact Alesha Johnson at alesha.johnson@jaindy.org. Proceeds from Indy’s Best and Brightest benefit Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc.

To learn more information about the event or to purchase tickets online please visit https://indy.ja.org/events/indy-s-best-and-brightest