Nominations Open for 2026 Iowa Business Hall of Fame
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 13, 2026) – 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 will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. and may be submitted by members of the Greater Des Moines Committee or other Iowa business leaders through the official nomination form.
Nominees are evaluated based on the impact of their leadership and accomplishments, including measurable contributions to Iowa’s economy. A selection committee of past Iowa Business Hall of Fame honorees, led by Greater Des Moines Committee Chair David Leto, President & CEO of Palmer Group, reviews nominations based on six criteria:
- Business leadership
- Business recognition
- Community development impact
- Community volunteerism/leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Additional qualifications
The 2026 inductees 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 for the Induction Dinner will open following the close of the nomination period.
Submit a nomination and view the full selection criteria on the Iowa Business Hall of Fame website. For more information, contact Anna Regole, Events & Project Specialist at The Partnership.
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About the Greater Des Moines Committee
The Greater Des Moines Committee was formed in 1907 by a group of 30 local business leaders. Today, the Committee consists of more than 110 members and provides an opportunity for business leaders to come together for an information exchange about important topics in the community, the state and the nation. The Committee founded the Iowa Business Hall of Fame in 1975 to honor the achievements of Iowans who have made outstanding contributions to the development and enhancement of Iowa’s business climate.
The Greater Des Moines Committee’s purpose is to encourage, promote, develop and protect commercial, manufacturing and other business interests of Greater Des Moines (DSM) and the state of Iowa. The Committee is comprised of CEOs, or in the case of professional firms, the senior managing partner of DSM companies that have a vested interest in the growth and development of our community and state.