IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner brings grocery industry together to celebrate achievements and induct new honorees

​The dinner on Nov. 20 spotlighted leaders whose work has made a lasting impact on the grocery industry.

URBANDALE, NOVEMBER 25, 2025: The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) is honored to recognize its 2025 Hall of Fame award winners and their laudable commitment to advancing the grocery, convenience and food industries.
 
"Each year, we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our industry and to honor individuals who have made a permanent and lasting mark on the food industry in Iowa,” said Michelle Hurd, President of IGIA. “Their dedication and leadership continue to shape the future of grocery, and they are a testament to the values and hard work that IGIA members stand for.”

Hundreds of industry professionals and supporters gathered to celebrate the winners during a ceremony on Nov. 19 in West Des Moines.

Congratulations to the following 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​

Recipients are selected by the IGIA Hall of Fame committee based upon peer nomination and award-specific criteria, including contributions to the grocery industry, years of involvement in the industry, membership and participation in and contributions to the association, superior customer service and community involvement. The awards were first established in 1982 and have recognized hundreds of individuals through the decades.

 
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​About the Iowa Grocery Industry Association
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association is a state trade association that represents the food industry, including chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores, suppliers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers, and distributors. Founded in 1899, the IGIA has long served as a resource to its members, the food industry and the general public through education, legislative, partnership and philanthropic programs. Headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa, the IGIA can be found online at www.iowagrocers.com.
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Media Contact
Audrey Comer
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Iowa Grocery Industry Association
(515) 270-2628, [email protected]
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PHOTOS currently available at iowagrocers.com/HOF.