October 07 2026 at 01:00AM
Celebrating Our PMI Central Indiana Community: Highlights from "Together We Thrive"
What an extraordinary evening! On Tuesday, October 6, the PMI Central Indiana Chapter came together at Kismetic Beer Company for Together We Thrive: An Evening of Appreciation.
From seasoned project leaders to dedicated volunteers and new chapter members, the room was filled with the energy, warmth, and passion that define our vibrant community. The evening provided a well-deserved opportunity to step back from deadlines and project schedules to relax, reconnect, and honor the people who make our chapter truly thrive.
An Evening of Connection and Celebration
Guests gathered in the unique setting of Kismetic Beer Company to enjoy complimentary dinner, celebratory drinks, and great music. Beyond the food and beverages, the real highlight was the chance to build deeper connections across our local project management network.
Whether sharing lessons learned from recent initiatives or simply enjoying great conversation with colleagues and friends, the night showcased the strength and camaraderie of our Central Indiana project management community.
Honoring Excellence: Special Award Recipients
A central moment of the night was taking time to recognize outstanding contributions within our community. Please join us in congratulating this year's award recipients!
- Dynamic Contributor Award: Whitney Deal
- Steadfast Service Award: Amy Miller
- Engagement Champion Award: Brian York
- Rising Star Award: Harish Potti
- Consistent Attendance Award: Adrienne Johnson
- Years of Service Award:
- Distinguished Service Award: JoAnne Bhati
- President’s Award: Carol Baker
We also recognized year's worth of Volunteers of the Quarter:
- Dawn Gleason - 2025 Q4
- Lola Rader - 2026 Q1
- Bolanle Oladokun - 2026 Q2
- Pat Henninger - 2026 Q3
Thank You for Making Us Stronger
To everyone who attended, volunteered, and continues to engage with PMI Central Indiana: thank you. Your leadership, mentorship, and willingness to give back drive the growth of project management across our region.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the planning committee — Shawn Hochstetler, Mike King, Nikki Scheir, JoAnne Bhati, Rebecca Young, Lola Rader, Rosann Bateman, and Kelly Sandstrom — for coordinating a one-of-a-kind event that effortlessly brought our community together for meaningful engagement and light-hearted camaraderie.
In the coming days, watch for event photos and highlights posted on the PMI Central Indiana LinkedIn page. See you at our next chapter event!
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