Principal® Announced as the Title Sponsor of the Large Technology Company of the Year Award

DES MOINES, Iowa (October 24, 2022) – The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is pleased to announce Principal Financial Group® as the title sponsor of the Large Technology Company of the Year Award at the annual Prometheus Awards through 2026. The award celebrates an Iowa technology or tech-enabled company with $10.1 million or more in revenue that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, vision, growth, and skill.

“We are grateful for the investment in this award and the Iowa technology community from Principal®,” says Brian Waller, President at TAI. “Principal® is committed to technology, talent development, and building a culture of inclusion on a global scale, and is a shining example of innovation and growth based right here in Iowa.”

The Prometheus Awards unite innovators and leaders from technology, business, education, and government to celebrate the year’s most momentous achievements in technology.  This year’s event will be held on November 3rd in downtown Des Moines. 

“We’re proud to support organizations like TAI that encourage growth of the tech industry in Iowa through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy,” says Kathy Kay, Chief Information Officer at Principal and TAI Board Member.  “Sponsoring this award is one more way Principal can show support for the industry as an important economic driver for the state.”

About the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)

Founded in 1997, The Technology Association of Iowa is a statewide, member-based organization focused on building and uniting Iowa’s technology community. TAI advances the tech industry through engaging programming, premier events, talent development, driving public policy, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion to lead Iowa forward.

Get involved at technologyiowa.org and follow us on Twitter @technologyiowa and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/technology-association-of-iowa

About Principal Financial Group®
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,500 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 54 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.

1. As of June 30, 2022
2. Barron’s, 2022
3. Pensions & Investments, 2021

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