Hall of Fame Dinner

IGIA's annual celebration of Iowa's grocery, convenience and food industries

Join us for the Iowa Grocery Industry Association's Hall of Fame Dinner on November 20 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, where we celebrate the exceptional contributions of industry leaders. Enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, and inspiring stories as we honor those who have shaped Iowa's grocery landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and recognize the achievements that drive our industry forward!

Now accepting nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame Award Winners.

Complete nomination form by May 23, 2025.

2024 Hall of Fame Award Winners

Supplier of the Year — Sazerac
Volunteer of the Year — Liz Baker, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Legislative Leadership — Jack Whitver, Iowa Senate
Lifetime Achievement — Kirk Tyler, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Retail Leader of the Year — Jeremy Gosch, Hy-Vee, Inc.

Gallery: 2024 Award Winners

More from the 2024 Hall of Fame Dinner

Thanks to our sponsors Frontier Co-op, Gallo and Sazerac!

Schedule

4:30 pm: Hall of Fame check-in available from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
5:00 pm: Cocktail Reception begins
6:00 - 6:15 pm: Guests take seats
6:30 pm: Dinner is served
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Hall of Fame program

Schedule is tentative.

Pricing

Member or Member's Spouse/Partner/Family – $129
Non-Member or Non-Member's Spouse/Partner/Family – $199

Complimentary Premier Sponsor promo codes have been emailed to company main contacts. If you have any questions, contact Audrey Comer, [email protected].

Registering many people? Prefer not to register online?
Contact Annie Lallier at [email protected] with names of attendees to get registered.

Attire

For the Hall of Fame Dinner, business casual and business formal attire are appropriate. Jackets appreciated, ties not necessary.

Hotel Block Information

Rooms available on Tuesday, November 19th at Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel for 120 USD per night
Click here to book your group rate for Iowa Grocery Industry Association
You may also call the hotel at (515) 223-1800 to book your reservation, just mention the Iowa Grocers group block.

Last Day to Book: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Event Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY: Written notice of cancellation must be provided to the IGIA office before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, for a refund to be processed. There will be NO refunds after the Nov. 12 deadline (including weather-related cancellations). Thank you for your understanding and assistance. NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY: When you enter an Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner