DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and supported this year’s Annual Celebration. The evening brought together business leaders, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and community partners to recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that make the Greater Des Moines business community stronger every day.

“The Annual Celebration is more than an awards banquet—it is an opportunity to celebrate the people and organizations that invest in our community, build meaningful relationships, and help create a vibrant local economy,” said Jimmy Olsen, Executive Director of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. “We are incredibly thankful to every member, volunteer, sponsor, and guest who helped make this year’s event such a memorable success.”

The Chamber proudly recognized the following award recipients for their exceptional leadership and community impact:

• Member of the Year: Metro Waste Authority
• Nonprofit of the Year: Raise the Bar Initiative
• Ambassadors of the Year: Brad Freeman and Jose Vitteri
• Citizen of the Year: Joe Benesh
• Breakfast of the Year: The River Center
• Ribbon Cutting of the Year: iSpace Environments
• Sponsor of the Year: CMBA Architects

These award winners exemplify the Chamber’s mission of fostering business growth, community engagement, and leadership throughout the Des Moines area.

The Chamber also extends sincere appreciation to the generous sponsors whose support made the Annual Celebration possible:

• One SEC LLC
• ALLO Fiber
• All Makes
• Prairie Meadows
• RDG Planning & Design
• Clapsaddle-Garber Associates (CGA)
• Jesse Kern Team / Keller Williams Legacy Group
• Forvis Mazars
• CMBA Architects

Their investment in the Chamber and the local business community continues to strengthen opportunities for collaboration, networking, advocacy, and economic development.

As the Chamber looks ahead, members can expect another exciting year filled with educational programs, networking events, ribbon cuttings, business advocacy initiatives, and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals across the region.

The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce thanks every attendee, volunteer, board member, sponsor, and award recipient for helping make this year’s Annual Celebration a tremendous success. Together, we are building a stronger business community and an even brighter future for Des Moines.