WEST BRANCH — In 2007, the Hoover Presidential Foundation established the annual Uncommon Public Service Award to recognize Iowa Legislators who demonstrate honesty, integrity, and uncommon and extraordinary public service to the people of Iowa beyond their duties in the legislature. Each year, the award is presented to one member of the Iowa House and Iowa Senate, who exemplifies Herbert Hoover’s humanitarian efforts, integrity, honesty, and commitment of uncommon service to the people of Iowa. Recipients become honorary members of the Hoover Presidential Foundation for one year and will be included on the Wall of Uncommon Iowans at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum in West Branch, Iowa.
The public is invited to nominate a State Representative and/or a State Senator. Those wishing to nominate an Iowa Legislator should complete a nomination form available at www.HooverPresidentialFoundation.org.
A link for online nominations can be found under the GRANTS & AWARDS tab. All nominations must be received by March 1, 2024.
Other Nomination Methods
Please send printed nominations to: Hoover Presidential Foundation, PO Box 696, West Branch, IA 52358 Or submit by saving your nomination on your computer and sending it via e-mail to: [email protected]. The only U.S. President born in Iowa, Hoover was an uncommon and extraordinary public servant. His commitment to public service is evident by his strong efforts to establish organizations known today as UNICEF, Boys Clubs, Girls Clubs, and the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. His diligent, humanitarian efforts saved the lives of millions of people suffering from the devastations of World War I and World War II.
Previous Award Winners
2023 – Senator Amy Sinclair and Representative Bobby Kaufmann
2022 – Senator Janet Petersen and Representative Cecil Dolecheck
2021 – The Awards were paused this year.
2020 – Senator Brad Zaun and Representative Ruth Ann Gaines
2019 – Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative John Forbes
2018 – Senator Pam Jochum and House Speaker Dawn Pettengill
2017 – Senator Rob Hogg and Representative Zach Nunn
2016 – Senator Tim Kapucian and House Speaker Linda Upmeyer
2015 – Senator Wally Horn and Representative Helen Miller
2014 – Senator Nancy Boettger and Representative Steven Olson
2013 – Senator Amanda Ragan and Representative Dave Heaton
2012- Senator Steve Sodders and Representative Royd Chambers
2011 – Senator Robert E. Dvorsky and Representative Annette Sweeney
2010 – Senator Daryl Beall and Representative Lance J. Horbach
2009 Senator Dennis Black 2009 Representative Jeff Kaufmann
2008 Senator David Johnson 2008 Representative Mark D. Smith
2007 Senator John Kibbie 2007 Representative Scott Raecker
About the Foundation
The Hoover Presidential Foundation promotes and supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, National Historic Site, and other programs that enhance the understanding of Herbert Hoover as president and humanitarian.