Community Builder Awards

Recognizing Frontline Supervisors

Frontline Supervisors are the linchpin of the community-based human service industry. From spearheading extraordinary service delivery for vulnerable Iowans to constantly seeking ways to improve the accessibility, transparency, and coordination among their organization’s employees, exceptional Frontline Supervisors fervently pursue the vision that one day, all Iowans will live, learn and work in their community of choice.

IACP developed the Community Builder Award to recognize the essential role of Frontline Supervisors. Each year, the awardees have been celebrated at the IACP Annual Conference & Trade Show. Community Builders play a critical role in the lives of 160,000 Iowans who receive community-based services. We are honored to display and commemorate their efforts with the upcoming eighth annual Community Builder Awards in 2025!

Nominations

IACP is now seeking nominations for the Community Builder Awards 2025! 

• Four years experience as a frontline supervisor is required for eligibility.
• Two nominations per organization.
• Name: Please double-check the spelling of your nominee’s name on the submission. Award printing will be based on this form.
• Letter of Recommendation: IACP is requesting a letter of recommendation as a nomination component. The letter must be from the nominee’s supervisor, subordinate, or a person served.
• Photo: Please rename the photo file to the nominee’s name and “.2025CBA”. For example, “JaneDoe.2025CBA”
• Organization Name: To aid in unbiased review, please refrain from using your organization name in the nomination narrative.

Due: All nominations must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday, February 28, 2025. Please contact Susan should you have any questions about the Community Builder Award.

Tip: Peruse the nomination questions before submitting. Here is a full PDF of the questions!  Great nominations will encompass what makes your nominee unique by including interesting details about their career and experiences. Include personal anecdotes and stories, as these firsthand experiences support evidence of their qualifications and make the nomination more compelling. Please focus on the impact of their contributions, not only stating what they did but also showcasing why it matters.

Nominate an Exceptional Frontline Supervisor Today!

2024 Award Winners

2023 Award Winners

 

2022 Award Winners

2021 Award Winners

2020 Award Winners

2019 Award Winners

2018 Award Winners

JILL JOHNSON, TASC, Inc. 
MINDY BURR, Easter Seals, Inc. 
MICKEY DRAKE, The Howard Center 
RACHEL RIPHAGEN, Hope Haven; My Choice Employment 
SARAH SCHNEIDER, Lutheran Services in Iowa 
SUSAN KIEFER, Crossroads of Western Iowa 
TERRY FEHRING, The Penn Center, Inc.