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SAVE THE DATE:  The 2012 Business Hall of Fame will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.  

We will be honoring three laureates whom 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 2011 Laureates! 

Willard "Sandy" Boyd, University of Iowa
Wayne Engle, The ESCO Group
Steve West,  West Music

Congratulations to the 2011 Young Entrepreneurs!

Chris & Suzy DeWolf, Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

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. 

To nominate please complete the appropriate form below and submit to the Cedar Rapids Junior Achievement office or e-mail to amckelvy@jaeasterniowa.org by Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

2012 Laureate Nomination Form
2012 Young Entrepreneur Nomination Form

2011 Event Sponsors:


Presenting Sponsor:





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Induction Sponsors:










Roy J. Carver

Charitable Trust









Young Entrepreneur Sponsor:



Honoree Sponsors:










Media Partner:        Video Producer:





Laureate Reception Sponsors:
City of Coralville
Climate Engineers
Schimberg Co.

Contributing Sponsors:
ITC Midwest

Achievement Sponsors:
Bradley & Riley
Cargill
CCB Packaging
Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Hills Bank
Holmes Murphy & Associates
McGladrey
Meardon, Seuppel & Downer P.L.C.
University of Iowa Community Credit Union

Student Table Sponsors:
John Buchannan
Dick Ferguson
West Music
Herb Wilson


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 Amy McKelvy for more information at (319) 862-1100 or amckelvy@jaeasterniowa.org.


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Past Laureates

2010
Dr. Richard (Dick) Ferguson
Dwight Hughes
Scotty McIntyre

2009
Rex Eno
Emmett Scherrman
Robert Verhille
 
2008 

Mary Quass
Albert R. 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

 
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