Save the Date!
The 2012 Cedar Valley Hall of Fame will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012.

The 2011 Business Hall of Fame event was held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Park Place Event Centre.  

Congratulations to the 2011 Laureates! 

Rose Lorenz, University Book & Supply
Tom Penaluna, The CBE Group
Dee Vandeventer, ME&V


2011 Young Entrepreneur

Amy Wienands, RE/MAX Home Group

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 lkann@jaeasterniowa.org by Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

2012 Laureate Nomination Form
2012 Young Entrepreneur Nomination Form


2011 Event Sponsors:

Laureate Sponsors








        
Laureate Reception Sponsors:
Remax Home Group

Contributing Sponsor 
Lincoln Savings Bank 
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

Achievement Sponsor 
Schumacher Elevator Company
University Book and Supply  

Student Sponsors 
Brummel Madsen Insurance 
Farmer's State Bank
Liberty Bank 

Video Sponsor




Media Sponsor




Venue Sponsor





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

2010
Hope C. Martin and Faye Dorothy Martin Anderson 
Jean Trainor 
Robert Petersen

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