Innovation Iowa Leader Award
This award is given to an organization or individual that best meets the following criteria:
Originality of innovation(s):
- Is this a completely new concept/idea/process or the reimagining of an existing one? Was it developed independently or in cooperation with others?
- Impact of the innovation(s): Did this innovation meet an unmet need? How has it affected a specific industry and/or the public at large? If internal, what impact has it had on processes and efficiencies within the organization?
- Culture of innovation: Does this individual or company promote an atmosphere conducive to innovation? Have they consistently been seen as a leader in the field when it comes to innovation?
- Commercial impact of innovation(s): Has the innovation gone to market? What financial evidence or market acceptance information does the innovation have to support new value for the end user? What is the quantifiable evidence of success?
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: February 27, 2026