WDMCC: WDM Chamber And City Of West Des Moines Announce 2021 Best Of The West Award Winners Presented By Aureon

West Des Moines IA

14 December, 2021

10:30 AM

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Press release from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce: December 13, 2021 WEST DES MONES, IA (DECEMBER 13, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) and City of West Des Moines are proud to announce the winners of the second annual Best of the West Awards (BOW) presented by Aureon. BOW is a West Des Moines (WDM) focused, community-voted contest featuring 50 categories showcasing the people, places and businesses within our community. "Aureon was proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Best of the West Awards," said Anthony Kottke, Account Executive at Aureon. "We'd like to once again congratulate this year's incredible group of award recipients and thank the West Des Moines Chamber and the City of West Des Moines for creating this opportunity to recognize the great businesses in our community. As an organization that has been part of West Des Moines for 35 years, Aureon understands that competition between local businesses sparks thriving communities, and we are proud to be part of this tradition." BOW winners received a commemorative plaque declaring them a winner to display, and an invitation to an exclusive cocktail hour with some od WDM's biggest investors. Winners were announced via the WDM Chamber's social media the week of November 29 - December 3. "The WDM Chamber is thrilled to recognize these terrific people and businesses doing great work in our community," said Katherine Harrington, president and CEO of the WDM Chamber. "We started the Best of the West Awards in 2020 as a way to celebrate something during a very difficult time. It was fantastic to get to see the winners' faces as they celebrated their win this past week." Winners include: Best Burger: B-Bops Best Pizza: The Tavern Best Brunch: Eggs and Jam Best Brewery: Barn Town Brewing Best Bar: The Winchester Best Wine Bar: WineStyles Best Coffee House: Smokey Row Best Restaurant: Cooper's on 5th Best Local Retailer: Many Hands Thrift Market Best National Retailer: Target Best Educator: Robin Nelson Best Medical Care Provider: The Iowa Clinic Best Nutritionist/Dietician: Expedition Wellness Best Dental Care Provider: Country Club Dental Care Best Eye Clinic/Optometrist: Wolfe Eye Clinic Best Photographer: Chris Maharry Best Salon: Shear Brilliance by Samantha Hepperly Best Radio Station: Life 107.1 Best Chiropractic Clinic: Vero Chiropractic Best Jeweler: Joseph's Jewelers Best Small Employer to Work for: Cushman & Wakefield Best Medium Employer to Work for: NCMIC Best Large Employer to Work for: Turner Construction Best CEO: Mark Rupprecht, R&R Realty Best HR Executive: Kendra Fries, Turner Construction Best Salesperson: Nick Callison, BKD Best Company Culture: NCMIC Best Company that Gives Back to the Community: West Bank Best Nonprofit: Many Hands for Haiti Best Recruiting Firm: Palmer Group Best Law Firm: Dentons Davis Brown Best Apartment Complex: Sierra Pointe Apartments Best Golf Course: Glen Oaks Country Club Best Lawncare/Landscaper: Wright Outdoor Solutions Best Fitness Studio: Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping Best Event Space: Glen Oaks Country Club Best Advertising Agency: Blue Compass Best Business Consultant: Bâton Global Best Insurance Company: The Accel Group Best Wealth Management Company: Insight Wealth Group Best Bank: West Bank Best Technology Provider: Navigate Wellbeing Solutions Best Hotel: The Element Best Car Dealership: Willis Auto Best Architecture Firm: Shive-Hattery Best Construction Company: Turner Construction Best Residential Real Estate Company: Keller Williams Best Commercial Real Estate Company: R&R Realty Group Best Senior Living Facility: Edgewater Best Childcare/Preschool: Generation Next   Learn more about BOW and the winners of the WDM Chamber website.   ###   About the WDM Chamber of Commerce The mission of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is to champion all things West Des Moines by strengthening our area companies, providing personalized resources and attracting a top workforce to position WDM as the best suburban city in America. With 700+ members, we provide something for everyone. Learn more about the chamber and how to get involved at wdmchamber.org. About Aureon Aureon is an end-to-end business solutions provider delivering simple, full-service solutions that boost productivity and achieve powerful results. For more than 30 years, connectivity has been the hallmark of our vision and has been woven into the network of services we provide Clients. Our dedicated experts deliver network connectivity, voice and data communications, managed IT, outsourced call center support and project management solutions that allow you to securely grow your business.  From technology to consulting to contact center operations, we offer trusted and reliable solutions so our Clients can focus on what they do best – running their businesses. When you connect with Aureon, you connect with solutions. For more information, visit Aureon.com. Aureon.com This press release was produced by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. 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