Thank you for celebrating with us.
The 2026 Annual Celebration brought Chamber members and community partners together for the Blue Ribbon Bash—State Fair Style. Guests enjoyed an evening of recognition, fair-inspired fun, and a keynote from Jeremy Parsons, CEO and Manager of the Iowa State Fair.
We are grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored, and helped make the celebration possible. Watch the Chamber calendar for details about the next Annual Celebration.
2025 award recipients
- Business of the Year: Suzy's Kitchen & Gifts
- Citizen of the Year: Des Moines Elks Lodge #98
- Volunteer of the Year: Anne Pedersen
- Young Professional of the Year: Candace Bell
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
- Grand Champion: Community State Bank
- Blue Ribbon: Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino, and Hotel
- Red Ribbon: Over the Top
- Carnival Coaster: Grow Veggie Plants and More
- Grand Concourse Cups: Keystone Savings Bank
- Midway Program: Communication Innovators and CMC Solutions
- Table sponsors: Suzy's Kitchen & Gifts, Northbridge Event Center, Over the Top, Weltzin Real Estate, AM/PM Plumbing, and Prairie Meadows