Partners
| Zionsville Kiwanis Club The Kiwanis Club of Zionsville, as part of the global Kiwanis International organization, actively engages with community schools, leaders and parents to support youth through inclusion, leadership development and service. In addition to sponsoring the Zionsville High School Key Club and the Zionsville West Aeries-Builders Club, Kiwanis members have volunteered at the Zionsville Boys & Girls Club, Maplelawn Farmstead, Boone County Health Department COVID-vaccination clinics, caroled at Hoosier Village and served s'mores at Christmas in the Village. The motto of the Kiwanis club is "Serving the Children of the World." This contest is designed to be a regular fundraiser. Follow our club on Facebook and Instagram, for more information. |
This year's beneficiaries are:
| Zionsville Boys & Girls Club - Basketball Goals The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County serves over 425 kids daily and 3,000 total members ages 5-18. In addition to daily programming, we offer sports leagues, summer camps, and community programs. We feed dinner to approximately 85 kids per day. The Boys & Girls Club is more than just an after-school program. Through purposeful programming, youth gain new skills, make lasting friendships, and build self-confidence. Our mission is to help area youth, especially those that need us most, develop the skills, fitness, and character they need to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. The club's heavily used basketball goals are showing their age. One post no longer can be adjusted for smaller children's use. The Zionsville Kiwanis Club, through its Coolest Dog contest, has a goal to help put new goals at the Boys & Girls Club. |
| Riley Children's Foundation – Infant Mortality Indiana ranks 13th worst among U.S. states for infant mortality. Riley Children's Foundation plans to establish a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Endowment to ensure that every mother and baby in Indiana has access to the best possible prenatal and postnatal care. Riley aims to provide: 1) Earlier diagnoses of fetuses with congenital anomalies, 2) More immediate diagnoses and care for moms carrying high risk pregnancies, and 3) Improved infant survival rates. The Zionsville Kiwanis club and Zionsville residents can raise awareness about Indiana's mortality rate and current efforts to improve it and educate your community about the "ABCs of Safe Sleep" to prevent sleep-related infant deaths. |
| Deviate Brewing - Craft Beer @DeviateBrewing Deviate from the norm is the guiding mantra that we apply to our brewery design, approach and how we create our recipes. Often craft beer is held and judged by standard guidelines, where every aspect is defined and often confined by long standing definitions. And although we can respect the talent to brew a well-made beer done to style, we believe that craft beer should be fun and push the envelope of what is traditional. Working from the fundamental foundation of a high-quality base beer, one free from defects and off flavors, we like to have fun and deviate to stretch and excite your palate. Deviate will name and label one of its craft beers after the winner of the Zionsville Kiwanis Coolest Dog Contest. |
Key Club and Aeries-Builders Club - Service Leadership
The Kiwanis Club sponsors two clubs for our community youth. It is well known that Zionsville's schools excel in academics, music, athletics and performing arts, but local students also impact our community, state and world through service leadership. In recent years, the Zionsville High School Key Club and Zionsville West Aeries-Builders Club have built a vegetable garden at an Indianapolis elementary school, collected hundreds of socks and other supplies for Wheeler Mission, sponsored community blood drives, after-school baby-sitting, face-painting at the Zionsville Fire Department's pancake breakfast, Christmas gift packages for needy families and more.
Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors who have made this contest possible through their contributions and support.
| Akard's Village Hardware & True Value Rental Akard Village Hardware & Rentals has just what you need to do your projects right. Think of us as your neighborhood True Value hardware, tool and party rental experts. We live and work right here in Zionsville, so we can offer you the right tools and expert, local advice for whatever project you decide to take on next. Akard's is family owned and operated since 1955! They opened up their second location in part of the original location on Main Street called Back to the Bricks, which offers unique and affordable gifts along with some convenience hardware right in the heart of the Village. |
| Centier Bank For over 125 years, Centier has been immersed in our Indiana communities serving more than just your banking needs. As a family-owned bank, we stand firmly behind our "Not For Sale" commitment, pledging to our associates, clients, and the communities we serve that we will continue to preserve independent hometown banking in Indiana. Centier has over 60 locations and is currently serving in 11 counties with over 900 associates and more than $5.9 billion in assets. No matter your financial goals, we invite your family to come meet ours at either of our Boone County locations. |
| Heather Laurel Photography Heather Laurel Photography has been capturing memories for families in the greater Indianapolis area since 2015. Heather is a natural light photographer who enjoys focusing on emotion and connections between her subjects. She especially enjoys when furry (or feathered or scaled) family members join the fun, as she spent the decade prior to starting her business working as a zookeeper. |
| Julian Coffee Roasters We are passionate about our coffee! Our mission is to ethically source the best beans from around the world and do our best to roast them to perfection. We are also passionate about sharing our success with those less fortunate. That is why we support mission based organizations both abroad and at home. |
| Meijer Whitestown Meijer is a family business that believes in treating each other with dignity and respect. Meijer is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. |
| Midwest Jewelers For over 20 years, Midwest Jewelers & Estate Buyers has been the premier jeweler in the Indianapolis area. We specialize in buying and selling estate jewelry, engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, watches and more. Our full-service, family-owned and operated jewelry store also offers jewelry and watch repairs, cleaning and appraisals. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would love to help you discover your treasure. Please call or visit our store, and we can answer any questions you have. |
| Office H2O LLC Office H2O is the Midwest's provider of state-of-the-art bottleless water coolers and commercial ice systems. We're known for bringing hands-free, clean drinking water to employees everywhere. |
| The Pet Palace At Pet Palace, we have created the ideal environment for your pet's boarding, daycare and grooming needs. We are a locally owned business staffed with people who are passionate about animals. At Pet Palace, we provide playful days and peaceful nights by providing your pet with individualized care. Our unique model was designed with your pet's comfort and safety as our top priority. During your travels, you will receive peace of mind knowing your pet is receiving exceptional care! |
| The Pet Spaw The Pet Spaw is a professional pet styling and puppy play-care studio. Our state of the art facility offers cage-free options for our grooms, baths and play-care. We are committed to providing creative and unique styles that will individualize the character of your family's pet. It is our mission to to provide a healthy and pawsitive pet styling or daycare experience for your furry family member in a professional, clean, safe, and fun environment where you will feel comfortable leaving your pet for care. |
| Pet Supplies Plus Pet Supplies Plus Whitestown is more than just a grocery trip, but a neighborly experience for you and your pets! Our knowledgeable team is ready to assist every pet parent with all their pet needs. From dog and cat nutrition to small animal habitats, we're here to help you find the right products for your companions. Treat your dog to a spa day in our full-service grooming salon or a quick and easy self-wash! Visit your favorite neighborhood pet store today, pick up your products curbside, or try out our free same-day delivery. |
| PetSuites At PetSuites, we speak pet. Our trusted team of Pet Pros delivers personalized service in fun, convenient, and modern spaces. Pets can't actually give the thumbs up (no thumbs and all), but if they could they'd be way up. Don't take our word for it, come see for yourself! |
| Zionsville Country Veterinary Clinic Zionsville Country Vet is a full service, small animal veterinary clinic. We are the first clinic built from the ground up to be low stress and fear free. Our goal is peace of mind, every time, and we strive to provide the best of care to even the most timid of patients. Our commitment extends to the community by caring for the medical needs of homeless animals; needs which can only be filled by people with dedicated hearts and indomitable spirits. Us. |