2026 Prometheus Award winners revealed - Business Record

Industry leaders from around Iowa gathered in downtown Des Moines Thursday to celebrate the Technology Association of Iowa's Prometheus Awards.

Brian Waller, president of TAI, urged attendees to think of themselves as "pioneers."

"You are on the frontier of a world that is changing faster than anyone in humanity has ever existed in," he said. "You build the infrastructure to society. You develop the tools, you create the solutions and you shape how Iowans live, work, learn and connect with one another."

Waller said at this moment, technology leadership matters more than ever.

"Do not be afraid," he said. "Do not be afraid of change. Do not be afraid of the future, but be inspired by the opportunity we have to shape the future in Iowa."

The 2026 Prometheus Awards presented by UHY were held at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines.

The Prometheus Awards recognize the people, organizations and innovations driving Iowa's technology industry forward. This year's awards recognized accomplishments across 15 categories.

Here is the complete list of 2026 winners.

Startup Technology Company of the Year: NeuroPred Inc.

IT Service Provider Technology Company of the Year: Source Allies

Manufacturing Innovation of the Year: Pella Corp.

Outstanding UX/CX Achievement of the Year: Casey's

AI Breakthrough of the Year: Claimable Inc.

Data Solution of the Year: Workiva

UHY Impact Award: Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University

Technology Community of the Year: Dallas County

Best Technology Company Culture of the Year: VGM Forbin

Next-Gen Tech Professional of the Year: Kayla Tan, Tractor Zoom

Emerging Technology Leader of the Year: David Ziemann, LaunchDarkly

CISO of the Year: Corey Melhus, Fareway Stores

CIO/CTO of the Year: Brianne Schulte, Vermeer Corp.

Growth Technology Company of the Year: Tractor Zoom

Enterprise Technology Company of the Year: Wellabe