WDM Chamber Of Commerce And City Of West Des Moines Announce UScellular™ Best Of The West Awards

Press release from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce:

November 9, 2020

WEST DES MOINES, IA (NOVEMBER 9, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) and City of West Des Moines are proud to announce the winners of the first annual Best of the West Awards (BOW) presented by UScellular™. BOW is a West Des Moines (WDM) focused, community-voted contest featuring 50 business categories.

BOW winners will receive a window cling featuring the 2020 BOW logo identifying them as a winner, a plaque featuring the 2020 BOW logo identifying them as a winner and a logo for use on website and/or signature. Winners will be able to pick up their plaque at a special “pick up party” occurring throughout the day at the WDM Chamber office on Wednesday, November 11.

“The team at the WDM Chamber is thrilled about recognizing these terrific companies and people doing great work in our community,” said Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the WDM Chamber. “Especially during these challenging times, it is wonderful to shed a positive light on West Des Moines, and our region, and help build business and buzz for our community.”

“On behalf of all our Iowa associates, I want to congratulate the BOW winners. Keeping businesses and our community connected is important to us at UScellular and it’s been a rewarding experience to witness the impact these businesses have had on our all of us,” said Nick Turley, Business Area Sales Manager for UScellular.

Winners, as well as anyone in the community that wants to show off their West Des Moines pride, can purchase various apparel featuring the logo, designed by Mallorie Malenke, from now until December 4 here.
Best Burger -- B-Bops

Best Pizza -- The Tavern

Best Brewery -- Barn Town Brewing

Best Bar -- Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop

Best Wine Bar -- WineStyles

Best Brunch -- Eggs and Jam

Best Coffee House -- Friedrichs

Best Local Retailer -- Many Hands Thrift Market

Best National Retailer -- Von Maur

Best Teacher -- Craig Walter, Valley High School Science Instructor

Best Doctor -- Dr. Jeffrey Schoon of UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine

Best Nurse -- Catherine P. Smith, ARNP of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Iowa Methodist

Best Dentist -- Dr. Jeffrey Aagaard of Aagaard and Glynn Family Dentistry

Best Salon -- Salon TEC

Best Radio Station -- Life 107.1

Best Chiropractic Clinic -- Vero Chiropractic

Best Jeweler -- Josephs Jewelers

Best Small Employer to Work for -- Evora Group

Best Medium Employer to Work for -- West Bank

Best Large Employer to Work for -- Sammons Financial Group

Best Leader -- David Leto, President of Palmer Group

Best HR Executive -- Kendra Fries, Human Resources Manager of Turner Construction

Best Salesperson -- Adam Kaduce, Senior Vice President of R&R Realty Group

Best Company that Gives Back to the Community -- West Bank

Best DEI Champion -- ePATHUSA

Best Company Culture -- ISG

Best Photographer -- Midwest LifeShots Photography

Best Nonprofit -- Meals from the Heartland

Best Recruiting Firm -- Palmer Group

Best Law Firm -- Davis Brown Law

Best Trail -- Raccoon River

Best Golf Course -- Des Moines Golf and Country Club

Best Fitness Studio -- CycleBar

Best Event Venue -- Ron Pearson Center

Best Advertising Agency -- Nexus 6

Best Business Consultant -- Monte Wyatt

Best Insurance Company -- NCMIC

Best Funeral Home -- McLaren’s Resthaven

Best Wealth Management Company -- Foster Group

Best Bank -- West Bank

Best Credit Union -- Veridian Credit Union

Best Hotel -- West Des Moines Marriott

Best Technology Provider -- Aureon

Best Car Dealership -- Willis Automotive

Best Architecture Firm -- Shive-Hattery

Best Construction Company -- Turner Construction

Best Residential Real Estate Company -- Iowa Realty

Best Commercial Real Estate Company -- R&R Realty Group

Best Senior Living Facility -- Edgewater

Best Apartment Complex -- Sierra Pointe Apartments

View more about UScellular BOW on our website.

This press release was produced by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.