Indy Chamber names finalists for 49th Monumental Awards; winners to be announced Oct. 14, 2026
On Aug. 10, 2026 the Indy Chamber announced finalists for the 49th annual Monumental Awards honoring Central Indiana built-environment projects. Winners will be revealed Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at Crowne Plaza Union Station in Indianapolis.
The Indy Chamber’s Aug. 10, 2026 release lists finalists across nine Monumental Awards categories—including architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, neighborhood revitalization and real estate development—and says the program recognizes projects shaping the region’s built environment. The organization also introduced an Accelerator Award series this year, selecting three inaugural finalists.
Named projects in the release include Damien Center Headquarters, InterContinental Indianapolis, Indiana University Medical Education and Research Building, 16 Tech Bridge, Fishers Community Center, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail expansion and Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile. First-place winners in each category and the program’s top Monumental Award will be announced at the Oct. 14 program; public voting details for the People’s Choice Award will be announced ahead of the event. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
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