(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2026 Legacy Awards.
The Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the community through leadership, innovation, and service. Finalists were selected based on their contributions to the local economy, dedication to community improvement, and commitment to creating a positive legacy in LaGrange County.
The finalists are broken down into six categories. For LaGrange Business of the Year, the finalists are: LaGrange County REMC, Farmers State Bank and LaGrange Family Dentistry
Small Business of the Year finalists are: Bloomfield Creative, Kingsbury in Howe and Fawn River Coffee Company.
For Non-Profit of the Year, the 2026 finalists are: Rainbow Years Learning Ministry, Arc Opportunities and Community Harvest Food Bank.
The finalists for Educator of the Year are: Juli Leeper, Jennifer Young along with Ron Noll.
The Professional of the Year finalists are made up of Jared Beasley, Community Health Clinic; Sonya Nash, LaGrange County CVB and Renea Boots, Farmers State Bank. The finalists for Young Professional of the Year are: Amanda Montague, Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center and Michael Strong, LaGrange County Sheriff's Office.
The winners will be announced during the 2026 Legacy Award Ceremony. It will be held at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center on January 15th.
The Chamber invites the public and members to celebrate these inspiring individuals and organizations who continue to shape LaGrange County for the better.