Recognition for a job well done
Our team has been consistently recognized for their work (and we’re not afraid to brag about it!)
Through compelling storytelling and outstanding graphic design, our team is passionate about telling the stories of Indiana business. And we believe their tireless dedication and undeniable talent is something that should be uplifted. So go on…check out the hardware.
Indianapolis Business Journal
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Journalist of the Year
Large Publication
Mickey Shuey
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Editorial
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal
Article:
“Stripping access
counselor’s authority harms
public as well as press”
Award:
Gold
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Ancillary Publication
Publication:
“The Block”
IBJ staff
Award:
Gold
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Beat Reporting,
Economics and Finance
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Susan Orr
Award:
Gold
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Beat Reporting,
Tech and Innovation
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Susan Orr
Award:
Gold
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Beat Reporting,
Real Estate
Award:
Silver
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Feature Story Series
Publication:
IBJ’s All-Star Access
Award:
Silver
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Podcast
Publication:
Off the Record
Nate Feltman
Award:
Silver
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Recurring Feature
Award:
Silver
2025
Editorial Excellence Awards
Category:
Best Front Page – Newspaper
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal,
Audrey Pelsor
Award:
Silver
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Specialty Newsletter
Publication:
IBJ’s The Rundown
Taylor Wooten, Peter Blanchard,
Greg Weaver
Award:
Gold
2024
Editorial Excellence Award
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Bylined Commentary
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Publisher Nate Feltman
Award:
Gold
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Editorial
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, IBJ Editorial Board
Award:
Gold
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Scoop
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Mickey Shuey
Award:
Silver
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Newspaper Front Page
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Sarah Ellis
Award:
Silver
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Feature Layout
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Sarah Ellis
Award:
Silver
2024
Editorial Excellence Award
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Use of Photography and Illustrations
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal,
Audrey Pelsor, Julie Kirkendoll, Sarah Ellis, Brad Turner
Award:
Bronze
2024
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Podcast
Publication:
IBJ Podcast,
Mason King
Award:
Bronze
2023
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best of Show
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal
Award:
Bronze
2023
Editorial Excellence Award
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best newspaper front page
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Audrey Pelsor
Award:
Gold
2023
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Podcast
Publication:
The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman
Award:
Gold
2023
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best coverage of local breaking news
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal
Award:
Gold
2023
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best Specialty E-Newsletter
Publication:
IBJ’s The Rundown, Peter Blanchard, Taylor Wooten, Greg Weaver
Award:
Gold
2023
Editorial Excellence Awards
Organization:
Alliance of Area Business Publications
Category:
Best beat coverage–economics and finance
Publication:
Indianapolis Business Journal, Susan Orr
Award:
Gold
I am continually inspired by the dedication and talent of our team. Their relentless pursuit of journalistic excellence and commitment to delivering insightful, impactful stories truly defines the spirit of the Indianapolis Business Journal."
–Lesley Weidenbener, Editor, Indianapolis Business Journal
Inside INdiana Business
2024
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business, Business at the Brickyard
2024
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Election and campaign coverage
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Alexa Shrake
2024
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of criminal justice
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Maura Johnson
2024
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of children
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Alexa Shrake
2024
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of social justice issues
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Daniel Carson
2023
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Non-deadline story or series
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Alexa Shrake
2023
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of government or politics
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Alexa Shrake and Olivia Covington
2023
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Criminal justice reporting
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Alexa Shrake and Tyler Fenwick
2023
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Election and campaign coverage
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer staff
2023
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Medical or science reporting
Publication:
The Indiana Lawyer, Daniel Carson
2022
Best Medical/Science Reporting
Organization:
Indiana Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter:
Kylie Veleta, Business of Health Reporter
2019
Best Medical/Science Reporting
Organization:
Indiana Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter:
Kylie Veleta, Business of Health Reporter
2018
Best Medical/Science Reporting
Organization:
Indiana Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter:
Kylie Veleta, Business of Health Reporter
2018
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business
2017
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business
2016
Best Medical/Science Reporting
Organization:
Indiana Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter:
Kylie Veleta, Business of Health Reporter
2015
Best Medical/Science Reporting
Organization:
Indiana Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter:
Kylie Veleta, Business of Health Reporter
2015
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business
2013
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business
2012
Regional Emmy
Organization:
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Category:
Best Interview/Discussion Program
TV Program:
Inside INdiana Business
I am very proud to lead and be part of a team that produces such a dynamic mix of content – beginning with the Emmy award-winning Inside INdiana Business television and spanning radio, podcasts, newsletters, events and more. Importantly, that content is focused on every corner of the state."
–Gerry Dick, Division President, Inside INdiana Business
The Indiana Lawyer
2022
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Criminal Justice Reporting
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
Award:
First place
2022
Media Award
Organization:
Indiana Judges Association
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
2019
Media Award
Organization:
Indiana Judges Association
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
2021
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of Government or Politics
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
Award:
First place
2020
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of Minority, Diversity and Inclusion Issues
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
Award:
First place
2020
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Coverage of Social Justice Issues
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
Award:
First place
2020
Best of Indiana Journalism Contest
2020
Investigative Reporting
Organization:
Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Pro Chapter
Category:
Investigative Reporting
Publication:
Indiana Lawyer
Award:
First place
Our mighty staff of four punches above its weight class, winning significant state awards and providing coverage of legal issues that Indiana lawyers and Hoosiers can't get anywhere else. It's an honor to be a part of this dedicated team of journalists."
–Greg Weaver, Editor, Indiana Lawyer
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