Do you know a shining star?
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products have been teaming up since 1997 to recognize individuals who exemplify Iowan ideals such as dedication, hard-work and generosity through the Iowan of the Day program.

Each year, ten winners are named Iowan of the Day and receive a special day of recognition at the Iowa State Fair. Perks include an introduction on the Bill and Anne Riley Stage, $200 cash, a golf cart for the day, VIP parking, gate admission for four, hotel accommodations at the Des Moines Marriot, four tickets to the evening Grandstand event and a one-year subscription to The Iowan and Iowa Gardening magazines.

Download a nomination form here. Forms will also be available at your local post office or library by May. The deadline for all nomination forms is July 1. Nominees from the two previous years will also be considered, all nominees must live in Iowa.

Past Iowan of the Day Winners
In 2007, the 100th Iowan of the Day will walk across the Bill Riley Stage and be recognized for their selfless volunteerism. Click here to view the list (in PDF) of the Iowans that have been winners since the program's inception in 1997.