On May 5-6, leaders, advocates, planners, public officials, and community partners gathered at the Omni Severin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis for two days of bold conversations, mobile workshops, networking, and visionary thinking focused on creating safer, healthier, more walkable, and more bikeable communities across Indiana.

Both the APA IN conference and the Hoosier Planning Awards were held this year at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Being present not only as award recipients but also as exhibitors was a wonderful opportunity to engage with the planning community and amplifying the impact of projects we advocate.

The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Awards honor outstanding women leaders from all eight counties across Northwest Indiana, recognizing influence, innovation, and community impact across diverse industries. 500 women were nominated across 13 categories. This regional scope highlights the breadth of talent shaping the area’s future. Each nominee is carefully selected from across the entire region, making the honor a true testament to leadership at every level.

Nexus Strategy & Implementation was honored to represent the Fest in the First Committee at the APA-IN Awards Luncheon in Madison, Indiana, this May. We are especially proud to have donated our strategic planning, storytelling, and data-driven evaluation expertise to support the Fest in the First committee once again, this time as they prepare to celebrate their 22nd anniversary.