Business Hall of Fame
                                                        
   
SAVE THE DATE:  The 2010 Business Hall of Fame event will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.  

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS:  To nominate a deserving individual in Eastern Iowa, please click below for the nomination forms.  Contact Stephanie Filer at sfiler@jaeasterniowa.org or (319) 862-1100 with questions.  Nominations for the 2010 event are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.
Adobe PDF Nomination Form, click here 
Microsoft Word Nomination Form, click here

Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2010 Event Are Now Available:  Contact Stephanie Filer at sfiler@jaeasterniowa.org or (319) 862-1100 for more information.

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Photos:
To view photos from the 2009 event, click here.  Courtesy of Rubicon Photo:  www.Rubicon-Photo.com　

The 10th Annual Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Business Hall of Fame event was held at the Cedar Rapids Marriott on Thursday, October 1, 2009. All three laureates eptiomize five key standards of excellence:

Impact on their industry or organization
Integrity as an ethical business leader
Commitment to bettering the community as a whole
Leadership qualities - which allow them to be exemplary role models
Entrepreneurial Spirit in starting or significantly advancing local businesses.

Congratulations to the 2009 Laureates:


(L to R:  Robert W. Verhille, Emmett J. Scherrman, Rex Eno)

Rex Eno
Retired Chairman & CEO, Life Investors/AEGON

Emmett J. Scherrman
Chairman, Acme Graphics, Inc.

Robert W. Verhille
Retired General Agent, TrueNorth

This elite group of Iowa leaders will be inducted as laureates at a black tie dinner held in their honor. Highlights of the evening include video biographies of each laureate and students reinforce the purpose of the event -- to inspire children to visualize success. Students from local schools serve as hosts, escorts, and masters of ceremony.

Junior Achievement helps young people recognize how their talents and abilities can create better lives for themselves and those around them. This event is intended to encourage and inspire young people to become productive citizens by contributing to their communities. For details on the 2010 event, contact Junior Achievement at 319-862-1100 or e-mail Stephanie at sfiler@jaeasterniowa.org.

Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

Induction Sponsor:

Laureate Sponsors:
AEGON
Corridor CoWorks
St. Luke’s Hospital
TrueNorth

Video Producer:


Media Partner:


Laureate Reception Sponsors:
CRST
RuffaloCODY

Cocktail Sponsor:
ESCO Group

Student Table Sponsor:
Henry B. Tippie

Sponsors play a vital role in ensuring the success of Junior Achievement’s events. They also allow you to maximize your investment and fulfill your diverse marketing goals. Contact Stephanie Filer for more information at (319) 862-1100 or sfiler@jaeasterniowa.org.

Table Reservations:
$100 per seat / $1,000 per table of 10
Contact Junior Achievement to reserve your table(s) or seats for the 2010 event at (319) 862-1100 or sfiler@jaeasterniowa.org.

Event Overview:
Junior Achievement helps young people recognize how their talents and abilities can create better lives for themselves and those around them. The Business Hall of Fame honors area business people who have shown, by example, the importance of achieving a high level of success both personally and professionally.

Laureates inducted into Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Business Hall of Fame are among the most esteemed leaders in our communities. They have experienced a lifetime of business success and have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our communities. Through their actions and accomplishments they serve as role models for young people.

Junior Achievement is proud to honor these fine business leaders for their impact, integrity, leadership and love of community. The elite individuals selected will be inducted as Laureates at a black tie gala held in their honor. Highlights of the evening include video biographies of each Laureate.

Laureates are nominated by members of the community then selected by an independent committee. Individuals are encouraged to nominate business leaders who have accomplished significant business and personal goals while making Eastern Iowa a better place to live. 

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Past Laureates

2008 
Mary Quass
Albert P. Ruffalo
John M. Smith

2007 
Harold M. Becker
Willis (Bill) M. Bywater
Henry Royer

2006 
Bert & Henry Katz    
Cheryle W. Mitvalsky
Herbert A. Wilson 

2005
Arthur L. Christoffersen
Russell A. Gerdin
A. James Tinker

2004
Dr. Norm Nielsen
Charles William Seedorff
Henry B. Tippie

2003
Robert W. Allsop
John W. Buchanan
Jack D. Cosgrove

2002
George C. Foerstner
Abbott Lipsky
Dr. Lee Noel

2001
Robert Kazimour
Lee Liu
LeRoy Skogman

2000
Arthur Collins
Howard Hall
Russell Knapp
William Quarton