Finalists for NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards Include Pair of Charles City Nominees

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has announced the finalists for the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. 

The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on October 3rd showcases the achievements of North Iowa’s outstanding entrepreneurs, and honors the recipient of the prestigious business Legacy Award to Stellar Industries.

Finalists for the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards include

 Young Entrepreneur of the Year

• Cody Purvis, Pampered Pets Retreat & Spa – Kanawha, IA
• Cort & Lanie Sanvig, Tellurian Brewing – Charles City, IA
• Jake Buss, Marathon Media – Charles City, IA

 Student Entrepreneur of the Year

• Catherine Dow, Instatat – Clarksville, IA
• Caleb Renner, Renner Ag Solutions – Klemme, IA
• Casey Schilling, K2 Enterprise – Britt, IA

Entrepreneur of the Year

• Catarino Martinez, Avion Azul & Surf Galley – Mason City, IA
• Luke Pickar, Pickar-Oulman Plumbing, Heating, & Electrical Services – Riceville, IA
• Tyler Johnson, Charlie Golf Co. – Mason City, IA

 Innovation Award

• Billie Asmus, Repaint Studios – Hampton, IA
• David Kingland, Renovo Studios – Clear Lake, IA
• Zack Smith, The Stock Cropper – Lake Mills, IA

 Business of the Year

• Clear Lake Bank & Trust – Clear Lake, IA
• Popp Excavating, Inc. – Osage, IA
• Pritchard Companies – Clear Lake, IA

 Additionally, a special entrepreneurship award will be announced at the Gala: The 2024 Entrepreneur of Purpose.

 Tickets for the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala can be purchased at www.pappajohncenter.com/gala