2025 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Awards Celebration

Join us for the 2025 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Awards Celebration, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of our local businesses and community leaders! This special evening will honor the award winners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to economic growth and innovation in the Boone, Greene, Hamilton and Story County region.

Each honoree reflects the core values of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance—Customer Driven, Integrity, Team Player, Good For It, Innovative, and Greater Good—serving as role models for the strength, collaboration, and spirit that make our region thrive. Individuals, Organizations and Companies will be recognized in several categories.

2025 Alliance Business of the Year

2025 Alliance Community Project of the Year

2025 Alliance Culture Award

2025 Trailblazer of the Year

2025 Alliance Entrepreneur of the Year

2025 Ames Main Street Hero Award

2025 AREA YP 4 Under 40

2025 Alliance Community Impact Award

2025 Alliance Economic Impact Award

Ames Farmers’ Market 2025 Business of the Year

The Ames Foundation  2025 Volunteer of the Year

2025 Alliance Ambassador of the Year

2025 Annual Awards Celebration Sponsors