2024
2023
F&G: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy (Small)
2022
Joyce and Terry Lillis: Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Gerry Neugent: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Hailey and Riley Gojkovich: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Sam Chiodo: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Athene: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy (Large)
NCMIC: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy (Small)
2021
Doug and Mary Kay Bruce: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Hubbell Realty Company: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy
Tom Mahoney: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Vidya Iyer: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2020
Joyce Chapman, Des Moines, IA: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Wells Fargo, Des Moines, IA: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy - Large Business
McGill Junge Wealth Management, Urbandale, IA: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy - Small Business
Caroly Coronado Vargas, Des Moines, IA: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
dsmHack, Des Moines, IA: Spirit of Philanthropy
2019
W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Susan Knapp: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation: Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award
2018
Paul Schickler: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Stacie Palmer: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
John Deere: Outstanding Corporate Award: Large Business
Bankers Trust: Outstanding Corporate Award: Small Business
Grace McCunn: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2017
The Rasmussen Group: Outstanding Corporate Award - Large Business
Willis Auto Campus: Outstanding Corporate Award - Small Business
Peggy Fisher & Larry Stelter: Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Mary Lou Neugent: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Nawadir “Nosa” Ali: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2016
ITA Group: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation
R.W. & Mary Nelson: Outstanding Philanthropists
Rick Ball: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Christopher Maharry: Spirit of Philanthropy
Fez Zafar: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2015
Sammons Financial Group: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Tom & Linda Koehn: Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Steve Chapman: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Johnny Danos: Spirit of Philanthropy
Dylan DeClerck: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2014
Merchants Bonding Company: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Steve & Cathy Lacy: Outstanding Philanthropist
Drs. Robert & Rebecca Shaw: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
Chuck Betts: Spirit of Philanthropy
Katie Foley: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2013
Fred and Charlotte Hubbell: Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Richard "Rich" Willis: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
The Graham Group, Inc.: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Maria Lind: Outstanding Youth Volunteer
The O'Donnell Family: Spirit of Philanthropy
2012
Fred and Emily Weitz: Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Larry and Kathi Zimpleman: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
The Principal Charity Classic: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
U.S. Bank: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Harrison Kruse: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2011
Richard L. Deming, M.D.: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Stan and Jody Reynolds: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
Holmes Murphy & Associates: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Anne Buscher: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2010
Kyle and Sharon Krause: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Cara Heiden: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Bankers Trust: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
2009
James W. Hubbell, III: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Steven E. Zumbach: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Lorisha Martin: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Suku Radia: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2008
Don and Marian Easter: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Marilyn Kollmorgen: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Hubbell Realty Company: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Talia Yael Leman: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Maddie Levitt (posthumously): Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2007
David and Barbara Hurd: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Connie Wimer: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Kemin Industries: RW and Mary Nelson - Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Jessica Stakey: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Jack Taylor (posthumously): Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2006
Roger Brooks and Sunni Richer: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Bill and Wicker Van Orsdel: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Krause Gentle Corp./Kum and Go: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Hung Bui: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2005
Tom (posthumously) and Jo Ghrist: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Robert G. Pulver: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Charissa Frideres: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2004
Katherine C. Meredith: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
J. Barry Griswell: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Anderson Erickson Dairy: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Katie Marcouiller: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Patty and Jim Cownie: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2003
Barbara and Michael Gartner: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Suzie Glazer Burt: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Central Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Allison Lingren: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2002
Lois and H. Dale Bright: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Margaret Swanson: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Allied Insurance Company: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Anne Wignall: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Dr. Raymond Pugh: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2001
Ann Krumm: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
The Honorable Robert D. Ray: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Younkers, Inc.: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Andrew Goedeken: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Harold Fawcett (posthumously): Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2000
Donald F. Lamberti: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
G. David Hurd: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Iowa Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1999
John Stoddard (posthumously): Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Donald C. Byers: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
EMC Insurance Companies: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1998
Mary and John Pappajohn: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Robert Burnett: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Hy-Vee, Inc.: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1997
Elizabeth and David Kruidenier: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Jim Cownie: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
AmerUs Group: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1996
Louise Rosenfield Noun: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Don and Margo Blumenthal: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1995
William C. Knapp: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Dr. Owen J. Newlin: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
The Pella Rolscreen Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1994
John R. Grubb: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Ann G. Anderson: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Norwest Bank Iowa, N.A.: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1993
Richard O. Jacobson: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
James W. Hubbell, Jr.: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
U.S. West Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
Helen Danielson: Spirit of Philanthropy Award
1992
Maddie Levitt: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Jack and Cynthia Rehm: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Maytag Company Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
United Way of Central Iowa: Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
1991
Joseph R. Rosenfield: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
William F. Vernon: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
1990
Myron N. and Jacqueline N. Blank: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Robert E. Larson: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Junior League of Des Moines: Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
1989
Martha-Ellen Tye: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Daniel J. Krumm: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Meredith Company: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Variety Club of Iowa: Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
1988
John Ruan: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Robert Houser: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
The Principal Group: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
Steven G. West, CFRE: Outstanding Fund Raising Executive
1987
Ellen Maytag Madsen: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
William C. Knapp: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Gardner & Florence Call Cowles Foundation: Outstanding Corporate/Foundation
Philanthropist
Marvin D. Hoeksema, CFRE: Outstanding Fund Raising Executive
1986
Marvin Pomerantz: Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
Maddie Levitt: Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist
Nancy Stefani, CFRE: Outstanding Fund Raising Executive