Call for Nominations: 2025 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

Author: Cathy Essick
Community Involvement
Published: Wednesday, 29 Jan 2025

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Image caption: Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Business Hall of Fame events, recognizing visionary leaders who have made a lasting impact on Eastern Iowa's economy and community.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is seeking nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame and the 31st Annual Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame. These prestigious events celebrate the exceptional business leaders who have shaped the economic landscape of Eastern Iowa.

Corridor Business Hall of Fame – Thursday, September 18, 2025
Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame – Thursday, October 30, 2025

Recognizing Excellence in Business Leadership

The Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame honors individuals who have significantly contributed to their industries and communities through their ambition, vision, and dedication. Their efforts have made Eastern Iowa a better place to live, work, and thrive. The evening will include inspiring video vignettes and a narrative highlighting the achievements of the Entrepreneur Award recipient.

Nomination Criteria

Each event will induct three laureates and one entrepreneur who have demonstrated:

Impact – A lasting influence on their industry or organization.
Integrity – Ethical leadership and business practices.
Community Commitment – A dedication to improving Eastern Iowa.
Leadership – Serving as exemplary role models.
Entrepreneurial Spirit – Founding, growing, or significantly advancing a business with substantial community impact.

Nominees must have lived and worked in Eastern Iowa (Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Delaware, Grundy, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn counties) and meet the outlined qualifications. Joint husband/wife teams will be considered only if they are equal business partners.

How to Nominate

To submit a nomination, please answer five key questions in 2,000 characters or less—this will be the only information reviewed by the Selection Committee.