Awards & Events

Inclusion Awards

The Inclusion Awards are awarded by the Greater Des Moines Partnership to honor employers who have championed inclusive strategies at their businesses and organizations and in the community. To qualify for the Inclusion Awards, organizations must be a regional Member or Investor of The Partnership. 

• Small (1 – 150 employees) 
• Medium (151 – 500 employees) 
• Large (More than 500 employees) 
• Nonprofits 
• Public Entities  

• The Weitz Company: Large Category (more than 500 employees)
• Turner Construction Company: Medium Category (151-500 employees)
• VizyPay: Small Category (1-150 employees) 
• Ankeny Area of Chamber of Commerce: Nonprofits Category
• Broadlawns Medical Center: Public Entities Category

2023 Inclusion Award Winners

• Bankers Trust: Large Organization Category (more than 500 employees) 
• IMT Insurance: Medium Organization Category (151 – 500 employees)
• Oakridge Neighborhood: Small Organization Category (1 – 150 employees)
• Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG): Non-Profit Category
• City of West Des Moines: Public Entities Category  

Multicultural Receptions

The Partnership's Multicultural Receptions are special events for the organization. The receptions began in 2003 as a way to connect new Greater Des Moines residents to the community through a local, inclusive networking event. These receptions offer a unique opportunity to connect with community leaders and organizations that focus on inclusive workplaces and community connections. The Multicultural Receptions attract over 250 attendees and is hosted by regional members.