

S.E.A. Leader Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Service
At S.E.A. Leaders Training Institute, we believe that exceptional service goes beyond the transaction—it builds stronger businesses, enriches communities, and fosters trust. The S.E.A. Leader Awards were created to honor individuals, teams, and small businesses that exemplify excellence in service, leadership, and accountability.
Why the S.E.A. Leader Awards Matter
Our community thrives when service professionals and businesses are recognized for their dedication to elevating customer experiences. The S.E.A. Leader Awards highlight those who go above and beyond in their industries, from small business owners to front-line workers, showcasing their impact and commitment.
By celebrating service excellence, we:
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Inspire a culture of accountability and excellence in service.
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Amplify the visibility of small businesses that serve as the backbone of our local economies.
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Encourage innovation and leadership in customer experience, promoting growth for businesses of all sizes.
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Foster connections and support among community leaders, creating a network of professionals committed to raising service standards.
Honoring the Best in Service
This annual celebration is more than an award show—it's a movement. We recognize businesses and individuals who bring a positive impact to their customers and the community. Whether it's through customer service, innovation, or leadership, the S.E.A. Leader Awards acknowledge the importance of putting people first.
This year's awards come with expanded categories to include even more outstanding service providers. We invite you to nominate small businesses and service professionals in your community who deserve recognition for their exceptional contributions.
Join us in celebrating those who help make our communities better, one service interaction at a time.


2025 Nominees
Bottleworks Hotel
The Garage Food Hall
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Pins Mechanical Co.
Bad Axe Throwing
Atomic Bowl Duckpin
The Escape Room Indianapolis
Indianapolis Zoo
Newfields
Teas Me Cafe Indy
Je Brown/Opulent Radiance
Teeka Tolliver/Coochie Cane
Kayla Coleman (The Glow Spot Indy)
The diamond experience
Dvine Beauty Bar
Nevaeh Jefferson/Bold Face Beauty
Cory Graham / InerG Impact
Idella Gates/Elite Coordinators Inc.
Alanna Davis/D'VINE beauty bar
Kouture Nail Palace
Silver in the City
Homespun: Modern Handmade
Coat Check Coffee
Goose the Market
St. Elmo Steak House
Garden Table
Just Pop In!
Provider
Bottleworks Hotel
Boundless Blessings
Bold Face Beauty
The glow spot
Tipsy With Tashlyn
Rosie’s Heavenly Hands
Theglowspotindy
Knaturally You
Dvine Beauty Bar
House of Class Bartender School and Services LLC .
Her Hospitality
The Polish Bar Indy
Indy Skin and Lashes
Kouture Nail Palace
BLACK Festival of Joy
BUTTER Fine Art Fair
Chreece Hip-Hop Festival
Feast of Lanterns
Indy Strawberry Festival
IndyFringe Festival
Penrod Arts Fair
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
World Food Championships
Indiana State Fair
Teeka Tolliver/CC Bodycare
Indiana Small Business Connect
Living in The Moment Events
Melanin in May
Indy Night Market
Monumental Marketplace
INDIEana Handicraft Exchange
Indiana Artisan Marketplace
Irvington Halloween Festival Street Fair
Fountain Square Art Squared/ Masterpiece in a Day
The Holiday Bizaar
Circle City Industrial Complex First Fridays
Saxon Market at The Stutz
Eleven Twelve
Nevaeh Jefferson
Moth to A Flame Candle Co.
CC Body Care (Coochie Cane)
Circle City Sweets
Tinker Coffee Co.
Nicey Treat
Lick Ice Cream
Broad Ripple Chip Co.
Teas Me Cafe Indy
Just Pop In!
Praline Cookie Co.
Urban Hippie
Ambrosia Nutrition and Beauty
ale emporium
momsgiving
If you are a nominee please make sure you update your information here.