PELLA IMPACT AWARDS

The Pella community is fortunate to have numerous businesses, organizations, and individuals whose actions, programs, philanthropic endeavors, and community-focused mindset have collectively contributed to shaping Pella into the exceptional community it is today. We invite you to pause and reflect on an individual, business, or organization that has made a positive impact on our community, and nominate them for an Impact Award.

Please nominate in the category you feel best represents the nominee. We will accept nominations for our Pella Impact Awards from our membership and from the general public.  Recipients of the awards will be recognized at the PACE Alliance Member Breakfast on Friday, February 27, 2026.

→Please submit your nomination(s) by Friday, January 30, 2026. Nominations will be reviewed and winners selected by the Chairs of the 4 PACE Alliance Councils.

Criteria:

A business that has been a leader in their field through product development, marketing, technologies, or employee program. Open to a business or organization.

Criteria:

Open to an individual, organization or business. Through their actions, an event, or give-back program or partnerships has greatly contributed to the quality of life and the betterment of the Pella Community.

Criteria:

Open to a business established within the last four years (established no later than January 1, 2022).

Innovative Business Idea: The recipient must have transformed a unique idea into a viable business. This includes the development of products, services, or solutions that address specific needs in the market.

Community and Customer Needs: The business should clearly fill a gap in the community or meet a specific demand from customers. Evidence of this can include customer feedback, market research, or community testimonials that highlight the business’s impact.

Active Community Involvement: The business must demonstrate a commitment to engaging with and supporting the community. This could include participation in local events, partnerships with non-profit organizations, or initiatives that promote social responsibility.

Criteria:

The Pella Wellness Consortium’s Lifetime Servant Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has consistently demonstrated servant leadership through contributing to the ultimate health and well-being of the Pella community. This leadership has been demonstrated through seeking solutions for the common good, regardless of personal cost or sacrifice; helping others develop and become stronger people; focusing on the growth and well-being of the community; helping people with a variety of perspectives move in a unified direction, and others realize and reach their potential (in multidimensional ways.)