Nominations Open for 2025 Iowa Business Hall of Fame
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Greater Des Moines Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Iowa Business Hall of Fame through Friday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.
The Hall of Fame honors Iowans whose leadership and achievements have made outstanding contributions to the state’s business climate and economic growth.
Nominations may be submitted by members of the Greater Des Moines Committee or by other Iowa business leaders by completing the official nomination form. All submissions are reviewed by a selection committee comprised of past Iowa Business Hall of Fame honorees, under the leadership of current Greater Des Moines Committee Chair, Dr. Adreain Henry, President of Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Inductees are selected on merit rather than endorsement. The measurable results of their leadership should reflect a significant economic impact. Honorees are evaluated on six key criteria:
- Business leadership
- Business recognition
- Community development impact
- Community volunteerism/leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Additional qualifications
The 2025 inductees will be recognized at the Iowa Business Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on April 16, 2026, at The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Registration will open following the close of the nomination period.
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.