Winners Revealed for the 20th Annual Prometheus Awards
DES MOINES, Iowa (November 6, 2025) – The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) revealed the winners of the 20th Annual Prometheus Awards presented by UHY this evening at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines.
For two decades, the Prometheus Awards have celebrated the Best in Iowa Tech. This signature event brings together technology innovators, industry leaders, educators, public officials and community leaders to honor the year’s most remarkable achievements across Iowa’s innovation ecosystem. This year’s record-breaking nominations resulted in an incredible lineup of award finalists and winners across 15 award categories.
The awards were judged by a panel of distinguished technology leaders from across the state.
The complete winners list:
Startup Technology Company of the Year: Tumbleweed
IT Service Provider Technology Company of the Year: Lean TECHniques
Manufacturing Innovation of the Year: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Outstanding UX/CX Achievement of the Year: Claimable
AI Breakthrough of the Year: Pella Corporation
Data Solution of the Year: Wellabe
UHY Impact Award: Technology Association of Iowa
Technology Community of the Year: Quad Cities
Best Technology Company Culture of the Year: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Next-Gen Tech Professional of the Year: Matthew Wharff, ITA Group
Emerging Technology Leader of the Year: Zach Lane, Fareway Stores, Inc.
CISO of the Year: Paul Suarez, Casey’s
CIO/CTO of the Year: Brad Rasmussen, Merchants Bonding Company
Small-Medium Iowa Technology Company of the Year: Growers Edge
Principal® Large Iowa Technology Company of the Year: Vermeer Corporation
The Prometheus Awards are proudly supported by:
Presenting Sponsor: UHY
Excellence Sponsor: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
Preferred Event Production Provider: Bow & Arrow Communications
Award Sponsors: Aureon, Carrier Access, Inc., CIRAS, Dentons Davis Brown, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Lean TECHniques, Next Level Ventures, Nyemaster Goode, P.C., OakTruss Group, Principal Financial Group, Source Allies, Trility Consulting, UnityPoint Health
Partner Sponsors: Check Point Software, Google, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC, SHAZAM
About the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)
The Technology Association of Iowa guides public policy, develops talent, and invests in our state’s innovation ecosystem. Since 1997, we’ve united technology professionals and leaders to bolster economic prosperity across industries. Our members champion a clear truth: Technology is the cornerstone of Iowa’s growth — and innovation is every Iowan’s business.
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Media Contact:
Nick Donovan
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Technology Association of Iowa
nick@technologyiowa.org
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