ISCPA Circle of Excellence Awards Gala
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Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening where we come together to honor the remarkable achievements of our profession and celebrate our vibrant community of members. This is your night to shine as we recognize new CPAs, successful exam candidates, scholarship recipients and Iowa CPA award winners.
Enjoy a night of connection, celebration, and inspiration complete with a social hour, dinner and an awards program that will leave you feeling proud and energized to be a part of the Iowa CPA community. Registration options available for individuals or groups (tables).
Join us with your team, family, and friends. Evening/cocktail attire is recommended for this celebratory event.
Highlights
See the agenda tab above for the full schedule and more information on registration and pricing options.
Looking for a meaningful way to support the profession and gain visibility? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Join us in making this night extra special while showcasing your brand to accounting professionals and companies. Contact Lindsey Haley to learn more.
Discounted hotel rooms at The Meadows Hotel are available for $159 per night on September 23 and 24. To receive the ISCPA group rate, make your reservation by 11:59 p.m. on September 9 by calling 515-957-3000 and mentioning the ISCPA room block.
Help us recognize successful CPA Exam candidates. We are gathering a list of those who passed their final section of the CPA Exam between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 for recognition and to extend formal event invitations. If this is you or someone on your team, please let us know by completing this brief form.
Thursday, September 24
Breakout Session
- I am purchasing a table(s)
Table registrations are $500 per table and include premium reserved seating for 10 guests, along with your company or firm name displayed on table signage.
To reserve one or more tables, select this option and complete the free checkout process. An ISCPA team member will contact you with the table registration form and payment instructions.
This session is available to registrants only.
- I am registering as a student member
This session is available to registrants only.
- Registrant Price
- $25.00
Session Pricing:
- I am registering as an individual attendee
This session is available to registrants only.
- Registrant Price
- $55.00
Session Pricing:
General Session
- Welcome reception
Join us for the welcome reception and enjoy a cocktail and refreshments as you reconnect with peers, meet new faces, and raise a glass to the profession.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Welcome messages
Hear a warm welcome from ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen and Board of Directors Chair Laura Meier as they open the evening with brief remarks celebrating the accounting profession, its bright future, and the accomplishments being recognized.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Awards Presentation - Part 1
- Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry: Denise Pierson | Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
- Public Service: Twyla Rosenbaum | Dakota Dunes, SD
- Rising Stars:
- Alexis Munsell | Deloitte
- Devin Neitzel | Eide Bailly
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Dinner
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Awards Presentation - Part 2
- ISCPA Outstanding Accounting Students
- Iowa CPA Education Foundation Scholarship recipients:
- Rachel Borchardt | Luther College
- Krish Gupta | Grand View University
- Jaydon Nabb | University of Dubuque
- Gabriella Perron | Drake University
- Jacob Puente | Des Moines Area Community College
- Noah Van Wyk | University of Iowa
- Deloitte Scholarship recipient: Jonathan Barrios Munoz | Simpson College
- Daryl Henze Scholarship recipient: Miguel Gonzalez | Morningside University
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield–Daryl Henze Scholarship recipient: Mattison Gillen | St Ambrose University
- Successful CPA Exam Candidates from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Capstone:
- Drake Abbey | Lake Mills Community School
- Kenneth Cronin | RSM
- Owen Hamel | EY
- Grant Heldorfer | RSM
- Newly Certified CPAs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
This session is available to registrants only.
Pricing varies based on selections