We are thrilled to announce that our very own Leigh-Ann Richardville, VP of marketing and communications, has been named a finalist for Junior Achievement of Central Indiana’s 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest!
This prestigious award recognizes 100 of Central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals across 10 different industries, honoring professional achievement, civic engagement, character and leadership. Leigh-Ann is a finalist in the media, entertainment and sports category, representing the impact she makes at Hirons and within our community.
Since joining the agency in 2015, Leigh-Ann has played a pivotal role in shaping Hirons’ identity and driving our operational excellence. Her influence is woven into the very fabric of our firm, including her instrumental role in securing our certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise in multiple states.
Beyond her strategic influence, Leigh-Ann has been a champion of our internal culture by guiding our employee stock ownership plan committee, which empowers our team to take pride in shared ownership, and helping cultivate a vibrant environment in which people feel inspired to work and grow together.
Leigh-Ann’s leadership extends far beyond our office walls, including being a tireless advocate for the Indianapolis community, contributing her expertise to several nonprofit and professional organizations, including:
- Broad Ripple Village Association: Recently completed a three-year term on the board of directors, serving as board secretary
- Downtown Indy Alliance: Currently serves on the marketing board
- Indy Chamber and Central Indiana Women’s Business Center: Spearheaded Hirons’ sponsorship of the Women in Business event series to support women entrepreneurs
- Dress for Success: Forged a partnership between Hirons and the organization to support women achieving economic independence
This recognition as a Best and Brightest finalist comes on the heels of Leigh-Ann being named a 2025 Young Alumna Award recipient by the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University. As a dedicated mentor to emerging professionals, Leigh-Ann continues to embody the values of collaboration, creativity and service that define outstanding leadership.
Please join us in celebrating Leigh-Ann for this well-deserved honor. You can find the full list of finalists and learn more about the upcoming awards ceremony on the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana website.
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