Submit your application for the Business Record’s third annual DuPont Pioneer innovationIOWA LEADER of the Year award. Past recipients include Harrisvaccines, Inc. and NewLink Genetics. The award recognizes an individual or organization for their originality, leadership, and impact on their company, state and local economy, and/or the general public through innovative concepts, processes, and/or products. Submit your application by emailing JasonSwanson@bpcdm.com
Judging is based on the following:
- Originality of the innovation(s): Is this a completely new concept/idea/process or the re-imagining 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 the processes and efficiencies of your organization?
- Commercial impact of the 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?
- Culture of innovation: Does the individual or company promote an atmosphere conducive to innovation? Have they consistently been a leader in their field when it comes to innovation?
The winner will be announced at the fourth annual innovationIOWA Magazine Launch Party presented by Iowa State University Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations and the College of Business on April 5th, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Iowa State University Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place, Ames. There is NO RSVP is required and no charge to attend. Light food and coolants are provided. Don’t miss this incredible networking event where statewide key stakeholders mix and mingle. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information email KatherineHarrington@bpcdm.com or call her cell at 515-689-4447.
2017 innovationIOWA Magazine Sponsors:
Presenting: Iowa State University Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations and the College of Business
Co-Sponsors: Danfoss, Zarley Law
Chapter Sponsors: John Deere, Kemin, Eurofins, Alliant Energy, Kent Corporation
2016 Launch Party Leaders In Attendance Included:
Kirk Bjorland
Iowa Innovation Corporation
Matt Busick
River Glen Private Capital
Jay Byers
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Michael Crum
Iowa State University
Dan Culhane
Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
Debi Durham
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Katherine Harrington
Business Record
Joe Hrdlicka
Iowa Biotech Association
Craig Ibsen
NextLevel Ventures
Kathryn Kunert
MidAmerican Energy
Steven Leath
Iowa State University
Anthony Paustian
DMACC
Mark Petri
Iowa Energy Center
Bob Riley
Feed Energy
Paul Schickler
DuPont Pioneer
David Spalding
Iowa State University
Steve Sukup
Sukup Manufacturing
Brian Waller
Technology Association of Iowa
Jeff Weld
Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Brent Willett
Cultivation Corridor
Tim Zarley
Zarley Law
Doug Hundt
Vermeer
Matt Rizai
Workiva
… and many more!