3/5/2026: Nominations for Perry Chamber Annual Awards Now Open

Nominations for Perry Chamber’s Annual Awards Now Open:
Spirit of Perry Business of the Year & Jack Finneseth Memorial Volunteer of the Year
 
Perry, March 5, 2026 – The Perry Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner on Tuesday, April 7th at La Poste. In addition to celebrating the past year’s successes, the evening’s festivities will also include an award ceremony. Nominations for annual awards – Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Business of the Year with three categories – are open now through Wednesday, March 18^th.
 
The Spirit of Perry Business of the Year Award celebrates a business that best embodies the spirit of the Perry Chamber of Commerce and the Perry Community by serving as an example to others through their leadership, service and commitment. New this year, three categories – Large Business, Small Business, and Non-Profit – will be recognized.
 
The Jack Finneseth Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates an individual that best embodies the spirit and passion Mr. Finneseth had about volunteerism. Like Mr. Finneseth, this individual goes above and beyond to ensure the success of many events and programs through selflessness and many volunteer hours, much of the time going unrecognized.
 
The Chamber Ambassador of the Year celebrates a volunteer that has shown great dedication to the Perry Chamber of Commerce over the past year through their attendance and volunteerism, representing the Chamber at events and supporting the Mission of the Organization.
 
Nominations may be submitted via email to info@PerryIAChamber.org or via an online survey link: https://forms.gle/dpxxfiVpC4JBMTB67.
 
Businesses that have been recognized in the past include PACES (2025), Dallas County Hospital (2024), Progressive Foundry (2023), Perry Lutheran Homes (2022), Hulgan Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (2019), Ben’s Five & Dime (2018), Wiese Industries (2017).
 
Individuals that have been recognized in the past for Volunteer of the Year include Ned Menke (2025), Matt McDevitt (2024), Eileen Splendore (2023), Lou & Lois Hoger (2022), Emily Leslie (2019), Andrea Tunink and Joe Warnock (2018), Larry Meacham and Deb Miller (2017).
 
Individuals that have been recognized in the past for Ambassador of the Year include Larry Vodenik (2025), Andrea Brownlee (2024) and Misty VonBehren (2019).
 
For more information, contact Perry Chamber of Commerce at (515) 465-4601.
 
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About the Perry Chamber of Commerce
The Perry Chamber of Commerce serves as the central business organization in Perry, with the mission to be an advocate to its membership by promoting and encouraging growth in the community, business, and tourism.