2026 Innovation Award

The Innovation Award honors a North Iowa entrepreneur or business that demonstrates exceptional leadership in developing and implementing innovative products, services, core processes, or technologies. This award recognizes those who challenge conventional thinking, solve meaningful problems, and drive progress through creativity, continuous improvement, and forward-thinking solutions.

Eligibility:

Business must be located in one of the following counties: Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, or Worth

2026 Innovation Award

Nominee Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Business(Required)

Year Business was Founded(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

City State / Province / Region

Stage of Business(Required)

Research/Development

Prototyping

In Business

Name of Business Owner/President/CEO

if not the same as the nominee

Nominator Information

Self Nomination(Required)

Yes

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Innovation Award Nomination

Innovation Overview(Required)

Innovation Impact(Required)