The Elkhart Chapter Indiana Black Expo honors 20 men for creating a "lasting impact in the community"

ELKHART, Ind. - The Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo (IBE) honored men who gathered the community to succeed against all odds. 

Taking place on Saturday, October 7, the event celebrated honorees, including ABC57's LeVon Whittaker, in their efforts of creating a legacy that represent a lasting impact in the community. 

The Chapter President Robert Taylor said the men embody the theme "Working Together Works." 

"This year’s honorees are very special to us our them working together works is made special by this group of men and are key to this city's growth," he said. 

Congratulations to the honorees: 

Rex Martin (CEO NIBCO INC), David Gary, Jim Perron (Former Mayor City of Elkhart), Dick Moore (Former Mayor City of Elkhart), Levon Whittaker (ABC57), Bradon Arnold, Sam Bouie, Johnathan Applewhite, JC Williams Jr, John Paul (WSBT), Joshua Short (WNDU), Mike Lightner (City of Elkhart), Kurt Janowsky (CEO Navarre Hospitality) and our Jr Men of Honor Mikal Redd and Dominic Bonner.

IBE has been a pillar in Indiana's community for more than 52 years, finding "new ways to proactively address the most relevant issues and contribute to positive change." 

Part of the positive change offers nearly $5 million in college scholarships, teams up with small businesses and minority business owners and increases public awareness towards health issues affecting minorities. 

For more information, visit the Indiana Black Expo's website.