Mira Awards

Nick Fishel never planned to become a computer science teacher. Now a Mira Awards finalist for Nextech CS Teacher of the Year 2026, he shares how a winding path from the private sector to the classroom led him to build a program at Hamilton Southeastern High School, and why staying curious matters more than having all the answers.

TechPoint announced the winners of the 2026 Mira Awards, honoring the people, companies, and partnerships driving innovation across Indiana’s tech ecosystem.

Purdue University President Mung Chiang has been named TechPoint’s 2026 Trailblazer, recognized for advancing Indiana’s talent pipeline, innovation ecosystem, and tech economy.

TechPoint has announced the 2026 Mira Awards finalists, highlighting the innovators, teams, and companies driving Indiana’s digital economy forward.

SEP, the 2025 Mira Award winner for Exceptional Employer of the Year, shows what it looks like when culture, purpose, and people strategy align. From employee ownership to community stewardship and a retention rate that outperforms the industry, SEP demonstrates how an Indiana tech company can grow by investing deeply in its people — and in the ecosystem around them.