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, 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!

Stay tuned for more details and registration for the 2026 Hall of Fame Dinner!

2025​ Hall of Fame Award Winners

Supplier of the Year — Voss Distributing
Volunteer of the Year — Wesson Kingma, Fareway Stores, Inc.
Legislative Leadership — David Ring, Kwik Star
Lifetime Achievement — Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Retail Leader of the Year — Jill Eilderts, Hometown Foods

Registration

11/19/2025: Online Registration is closed. Reach out to Annie Lallier ([email protected]) with any questions following the event.

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 will be emailed to company main contacts in September. 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

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Hotel Block closed. Book directly with the Sheraton. 
Thank you to our sponsors!

Event Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY: Written notice of cancellation must be provided to the IGIA office before 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 13, for a refund to be processed. There will be NO refunds after the Nov. 13 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.

Past Winners

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