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SAVE THE DATE: The 2010 Business Hall of Fame event will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Park Place Event Centre in Cedar Falls.
Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2010 Event are Now Available: Contact Laura Kann, lkann@jaeasterniowa.org or (319) 274-0760 for more information.
Congratulations to the 2010 Laureates:
Faye Dorothy Martin Anderson & Hope Martin, Anderson Enterprises
Robert Petersen, Northland Products Co.
Jean Trainor, Veridian Credit Union
This elite group of leaders will be inducted at a black tie dinner held in their honor. Highlights of the evening included video biographies of each laureate and students reinforcing the purpose of the event - to inspire children to visualize success. Students from local schools serve as hosts, escorts, and masters of ceremony.
All inductees epitomize five key standards of excellence:
Impact on their industry or organization
Integrity as an ethical business leader
Committment 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
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.
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The 15th Annual Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Bussiness Hall of Fame event was held at the Park Place Event Centre on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Congratulations to the 2009 Laureates & Young Entrepreneur!
 (L to R: Bob Hellman Sr., Gene Leonhart, Van G. Miller, & Jamie Wilson)
2009 Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Laureate Sponsors
DSB
Denver Savings Bank
JIM WALSH
&
JOHN DEERY
Video Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Table Reservations:
$100 per seat / $800 per table of 8
Contact Junior Achievement to reserve your table(s) or seats for the 2010 event at 319-274-0760.
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.
Past Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame Laureates
1995
W. Louis Beecher
Carl Bluedorn
T. Wayne Davis
R.J. McElroy
1996
Harold Brock
Robert Buckmaster
Harry Slife
Richard H. Young
1997
Dr. Russell S. Gerard II
Joan Poe
J.W. Maucker
Nicholas Sulentic
1998
H.D. Ike Leighty
Frederick W. Mast
Helen Petersen-Drier
Harley A. Waldon
1999
William H. Hinson
Bob McCoy
Roger Olesen
Herbert E. Williams
2000
Robert Bradford
Robert J. Molinaro
LeRoy H. Redfern
Charles W. Shirey
2001
Lowell J. Walker
John Deery, Sr.
Robert McKinstry
Edward J. Gallagher, Jr.
2002
Max E. Guernsey
Dr. Ross D. Christensen
Larry Kilgore
Dr. Robert Koob
2003
Mark W. Baldwin
Gary and Becky Bertch
Robert W. Giertz
Louis E. Walker
2004
David Buck
Donna Nelson
Jim Skarlis
Robert Young, Sr.
2005
Tunis E. Den Hartog
Camille S. Hogan
Clarence Schukei
2006
Parke H. Behn
Ralph E. Emerson
Marvin & Helen Schumacher
Rick Young
2007
Robert E. Fahr
Patrick E. Pinkston
Stephen W. Thorpe
2008
James Mudd Sr.
Milton Roth
Jack & Irv Warren
2009
Bob Hellman Sr.
Gene Leonhart
Van G. Miller
Past Young Entrepreneur Award Recipients
2002 - Bryan Earnest
2003 - Jim Coloff
2004 - Darin Beck
2005 - Jack Nooren
2006 - Bill Bradford
2007 - W. David LeCompte
2008 - Brooks J. Martin
2009 - Jamie Wilson
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