IOWA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Nominations Now Open

The Greater Des Moines Committee is seeking nominations for the 2026 Iowa Business Hall of Fame, which recognizes business leaders whose leadership, accomplishments and service have made a lasting impact on Iowa’s economy and communities. Nominations may be submitted by members of the Greater Des Moines Committee or other Iowa business leaders. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. 

View full selection criteria here.

Nomination Form 

Save the Date

The 2026 Iowa Business Hall of Fame class will be recognized at the Iowa Business Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Thursday, April 15, 2027, at The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Registration information will be announced at a later date.

About

The Iowa Business Hall of Fame, founded in 1975 by the Greater Des Moines Committee, honors the achievements of Iowans who have made outstanding contributions to the development and enhancement of Iowa's business climate.

View Past Hall of Fame Inductees