Keep Iowa Beautiful Awards
Photographer: Justin Rogers of West Des Moines, IA
Awards Honoring Iowans
Keep Iowa Beautiful is pleased to recognize individuals, businesses, communities, and organizations that simply shine when it comes to improving Iowa communities.
Each year we select and honor one recipient in each category of the following Keep Iowa Beautiful awards
Donald F. Lamberti Hometown Pride Vision Award
Keep Iowa Beautiful started the Hometown Pride Vision Award to recognize those who work to improve and enhance the quality of our state. Award winners embody a passion for building a higher level of pride through leadership.
2023 Recipient:
Scott Smith
Robert D. Ray Community Award for Excellence
The Robert D. Ray Community Award for Excellence is given annually to a town or city for enhancing the beauty, cleanliness and attractiveness of the community.
2023 Recipient:
Community of Manning and the Community of Pocahontas
Corporate Award for Excellence
Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Corporate Award for Excellence is presented to a corporation or business that makes a significant difference in enhancing the quality of life in Iowa’s communities.
2023 Recipient:
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Organization Award for Excellence
This Organization Award for Excellence is presented annually to local or statewide organizations that assist communities with planning and implementation of programs that enhance the quality of life in Iowa.
