# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Iowa Character Awards 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Iowa Character Awards 2026 to celebrate outstanding individuals who embody the spirit of Iowa!About this EventWelcome to the Iowa Character Awards 2026! Join us for a night of celebration at The Meadows Events & Conference Center. Since 2005, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University has recognized more than 200 Iowans for showing good character. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and community.The 2026 Iowa Character Award Recipients will be announced at www.iowacharacterawards.org.Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Attire is business casual.Proudly presented by:Hy-VeeFOX 17Prairie MeadowsMurphy EnterprizesDelta Dental of IowaGartner Family FoundationAbout The Ray CenterThe Robert D. and Billie Ray Center provides character and leadership development strategies to improve civility and develop ethical leaders throughout the world.As the global home to CHARACTER COUNTS!, The Ray Center features two programs, CHARACTER COUNTS! and Excellence with Integrity. Through public awareness and programming grounded in research, our initiatives benefit people of all ages and are easily adaptable for families, schools, workplaces, and athletic teams and organizations.The Ray Center honors two of Drake’s most respected alumni—Robert D. and Billie Ray—whose humanitarian efforts, character and leadership set an inspirational example for multiple generations.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f0d62300-8876-11f1-b6c8-ef4137d8dcb0-rimg-w1200-h382-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/iowa-character-awards-2026/100001989936254906
- **Event Categories**: business, it, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: The Meadows Events & Conference Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Altoona
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Meadows Events & Conference Center
- **lat**: 41.6555043
- **long**: -93.4903674
- **full address**: The Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Iowa Character Awards 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Iowa Character Awards 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Iowa Character Awards 2026 takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Iowa Character Awards 2026?
  - **A:** Iowa Character Awards 2026 is organized by Drake University - Robert D. & Billie Ray Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Iowa Character Awards 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Altoona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Iowa Character Awards 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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