Des Moines Corporate Games News
Des Moines Corporate Games 2024 Champions Announced
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 8, 2024 – Winners of the ninth annual Des Moines Corporate Games presented by Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling will be recognized at the Awards Celebration at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 16. Over 20,000 people participated in the 2024 Games, the most ever for the annual event.
“The 2024 rendition of the Des Moines Corporate Games had its most competitive year ever,” said Chuck Long, CEO & Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation. “It was spectacular to see several companies take advantage of the abundance of events offered and show off their company pride”
Corporate champions (listed in order of first, second, third, fourth place and fifth place):
- Division 1: Corteva Agriscience; Principal; Pella Corporation; City of Des Moines; John Deere
- Division 2: FHLB Des Moines; Wellabe; F&G; LCS; Collins Aerospace
- Division 3 : DLL Finance ; Farmers Mutual Hail; IMT Insurance; Ernst & Young; Turner Construction
- Division 4: R&R Realty Group; Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; Deloitte; VizyPay; ClaimDOC
- Division 5: Foster Group; Zirous; Iowa Soybean Association; Palmer Group; FRB Des Moines
- Division 6: TEKsystems ; Foth ; JLL; ; Progressive Insurance; Kingland;
“Foster Group has been competing in The Des Moines Corporate Games for the last 6 years. Each year, our firm grows in participation and anticipation of the games. We enjoy getting to know our colleagues outside of the 9-5 workday. Participating has brought a positive impact on our already great company culture” says Alex Battani, Marketing Manager and Corporate Games Enthusiast. “I have met several people from other firms too. The friendly competition lends itself well to easy networking in a city the size of Des Moines. I also enjoy when we get compliments on our jerseys that my wife helps design.”
Two divisions saw repeat champions, which included Corteva Agriscience and R&R Realty Group. Corteva has now claimed five Division 1 titles in a row after a great battle with Principal and Pella Corporation. R&R Realty Group built a solid lead early in the games and held off another late push from Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling.
The Des Moines Corporate Games is one of the Bank’s favorite annual events. Not only does it bring out the competitive spirit of our employees, it lets our passion for community shine. The Games are a time of partnership, teamwork, volunteerism, relationship-building and celebration. It’s great for employees, it’s great for the Bank, and it’s great for Des Moines. – Kris Williams, President & CEO, FHLB Des Moines
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Blood Donation Challenge, Meals from the Heartland Challenge, and Volunteer Service Awards
In addition to the physical activities offered, two challenges were offered in 2024 to promote service within the community. Supplies of blood products typically run low in the summer, and the Des Moines Corporate Games participants partner with LifeServe Blood Center to increase donations during these crucial months. In total 1105 participants donated throughout the summer; up slightly from a year ago. In total, nearly 4800 lives were saved.
Top donors:
- Division 1: Principal
- Division 2: Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines
- Division 3: IMT Insurance
- Division 4: ClaimDOC
- Division 5: Keen Project Solutions
- Division 6: Heartland Co-Op | USA Group | Meriweather
The Des Moines Corporate Games partnered with Meals from the Heartland once again to create a challenge aimed at providing volunteer opportunities for participating companies to package meals that serve hungry people in the Des Moines area and around the world. Nearly 1,700 participants packed meals this summer.
Top participants:
- Division 1: Pella Corporation
- Division 2: Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines
- Division 3: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
- Division 4: R&R Realty Group
- Division 5: RMH Systems
- Division 6: JLL
Many companies supplied volunteers to assist with the operation of the events during the Corporate Games. The companies with the most volunteers in each division were given the Volunteer Service Award.
Division winners:
- Division 1: Pella Corporation
- Division 2: Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines
- Division 3: Farmers Mutual Hail
- Division 4: Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
- Division 5: Iowa Soybean Association
- Division 6: JLL
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About the Corporate Games
The Des Moines Corporate Games is a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The company-based competition, starting June 1 and ending July 31, enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. There are 25 activities that include both competitive and non-competitive events. All events are held in the evenings and on weekends. Additional metro partners included area parks and recreation departments, Drake University, and the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. To learn more visit www.dmcorporategames.org.
About the Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Schaal has been providing HVAC services to the Des Moines area for over 75 years! Over the years, our services have expanded to include plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and commercial HVAC services as well. Staying true to our values is what has made and kept us Iowa’s Most Trusted name in home comfort. Call Schaal Ya’all!
About the Iowa Sports Foundation
The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit organization that helps develop amateur sports in Iowa and promote positive lifestyles and physical fitness through athletic events and health initiatives. The five pillars of the ISF include the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games, and the Iowa Corporate Games. To learn more visit iowasportsfoundation.org.
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