On Sept. 21, 2023, Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana hosted its Business & Educator Leadership (BEL) Awards, honoring men and women business leaders who are creating jobs, encouraging employee growth and shaping the successful companies that are essential to a community’s economy. Dr. Earl Brooks II and Mike Packnett were inducted into the 2023 Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame, and Chris Rupp was granted the 2023 Ove Jorgensen Spirit of Leadership Award. While fulfilling the personal and professional commitments which ensure family, business and community success, these individuals are also sharing their experience with the next generation, and they are giving time and financial resources to their communities.