The 17th Annual Hoosier Star competition took place on Saturday, September 17th at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. Ten finalists competed for the title of "2022 Hoosier Star" in the Youth and Adult divisions. The award recipients are pictured below.  

“This year’s Hoosier Star was incredibly competitive,” said LCSO Executive Director, Tim King. “Every finalist performed beautifully in front of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra”. The finalists hailed from six different communities and performed before a live audience as well as those watching online via live stream. Thanks to platinum sponsors, Horizon Bank, NIPSCO, Northwest Health, and Duneland Media for their support.

PHOTO: L-R: Jeremiah Mellen, Emcee; Krishaa Motycka, 2nd place Youth winner (Terre Haute); Savannah Holley, 1st place Youth winner (Michigan City); Addison Stout, winner of the Joe Mellen Award (Fort Wayne); Julia Thorn, 1st place winner Adult division (Crown Point); Shania Povlock, 2nd place winner Adult division (La Porte); and Dr. Carolyn Watson, LCSO Music Director.