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

West Des Moines IA

11 November, 2020

8:21 AM

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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.