Hall Of Fame
The Iowa Area Development Group established the Iowa Venture Award in 1988. Over the past 
three decades, 272 organizations have been recognized for their significant contributions to Iowa's economy through entrepreneurial leadership, innovation and the creation of job opportunities.
Special Venture Awards have been presented in the categories of "Outstanding Business of the Year", "Distinguished Leadership" and "Value-Added Agriculture."
Congratulations to the 2019 Venture Award Recipients
AVEKA Manufacturing Inc. – Cresco, Fredericksburg, Waukon
GrandStay Hotel & Suites – Rock Valley
Iowa Select Farms - “Outstanding Business of the Year” – Locations in 52 Iowa counties
M & C Anderson Pullets – Sioux Rapids
Mid-Iowa Cooperative – Conrad and 13 additional statewide locations
Peterson Transportation Inc. – Manson
Preferred Wholesale, Inc. – Albia
Stensland Family Farms and Creamery – Larchwood
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