Third Annual Indiana 250 List Includes Cummings & IPA Members
Claudia Cummings, President and CEO of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), has been named to the prestigious Indiana 250 list for the third consecutive year. This week, IBJ Media released its second annual Indiana 250 list, highlighting the state's most influential and impactful business and community leaders.
The Indiana 250 list includes representatives from public and private companies, law firms, universities, non-profits, government, and community organizations. This year, many individuals from IPA member organizations were also recognized for their contributions to the state.
"For the third consecutive year, I have been named to the Indiana 250 by IBJ Media. This is incredibly humbling and shines a light on the importance of philanthropy across our beloved Hoosier state," said Cummings. "The members of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance dedicate every day to lifting lives, building communities, and transforming society for the better. It is my honor to represent each and every one of them in receiving this recognition."
Cummings was also included in the inaugural list last year and in 2022. Other IPA members recognized on this year's list include:
- Vanessa Green Sinders, President & CEO, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
- Sue Ellspermann, President, Ivy Tech Community College
- Claire Fiddian-Green, President & CEO, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
- Clay Robbins, Chair & CEO, Lilly Endowment Inc.
- Janet Hill, President, Lilly Endowment
Thoughts From IPA Member Indiana 250 Nominees
Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College
"Indiana’s economy is evolving at a rapid pace, and philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping prepare Hoosiers for the high-wage, high-demand jobs of today and tomorrow. Ivy Tech is Indiana’s workforce engine, and the generosity of others enables us to provide cutting-edge programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and vital support services that empower our students to succeed in high-impact careers that allow our employers and our state to thrive. Together, we’re delivering Higher Education at the Speed of Life across Indiana," said Ellspermann.
Claire Fiddian-Green, President & CEO of The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
"As President & CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, I am honored to be included among Indiana's most influential and innovative leaders. I am drawn to philanthropy because it offers a way to improve people’s lives by supporting the hard work of change agents in our communities. Indiana is a great state with even greater potential, and I am humbled to play even a small part in continuing to make it a better place to live and work," she said.
Vanessa Green Sinders, President & CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce
"It’s an honor to be recognized alongside so many accomplished Hoosiers. It’s been a pleasure to meet so many of these esteemed recipients in my travels during my first year leading the Indiana Chamber. I was excited to meet more of them at the awards ceremony and look forward to the collaborative opportunities to advance the state that I’m sure will follow," said Sinders.
The Indiana 250 was developed and published by IBJ Media, the parent company of three news brands—Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business, and Indiana Lawyer—whose news leaders and staffs contributed to the selections. IBJ Media accepted nominations for inclusion on the list, researched executives and companies, and interviewed state, industry, and community leaders about who should be included. Ultimately, the selections were made entirely by IBJ Media editors and staff, meaning it is subjective and not comprehensive.
For more information on the Indiana 250 and to share feedback on who might have been missed, please visit Indiana250.com. You can also learn more about the selection process on the website.