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These annual awards recognize companies for specific business practices such as encouraging involvement in community activities, creating an employee-friendly work environment, and building a substantial reputation for integrity and quality while remaining outside the public limelight. Small- and large-business winners are selected annually in various categories.
The Celebrate Business Awards & Economic Impact Awards are sponsored by the Partnership and the Des Moines Business Record. They are presented in the Fall.
We are currently seeking nominations for the following awards:
Community Champion
This award recognizes an organization that continually supports a high quality of life in Greater Des Moines through the donation of time, financial resources, or intellectual resources.
Best Kept Secret
This award recognizes a business that exemplifies the modern definition of best practices,yet maintains a low profile.This business utilizes growth strategies with measurable results,innovates in the face of change and gives due attention to its employees and community.
Best Workplace for Young Professionals
This award recognizes a business that fosters an atmosphere for young professionals to work and growin. Such a business encourages community involvement,supports further education opportunities,helps cultivate young leaders and promotes a successful work/life balance. This award is sponsored by the Young Professionals Connection.
Commuter Award
This award recognizes a business that innovatively develops implements and supports commuter transportation programs in the metro area. This business understands the importance of maintaining mobility and sustaining the quality of life in Greater Des Moines. This award is sponsored by DART and the Transportation Management Association.
Life Long Learning
This award recognizes an organization that champions the personal and professional development of its employees. This award is sponsored by Simpson College.
Exporter Excellence Award
This award acknowledges a business that exhibits excellence in the exporting of goods and/or services and champions the development of international markets.
Economic Impact Awards. These awards recognize and commemorate the impact a local company has had on the economy in terms of job creation, capital investment and facility expansion.
Award Forms

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