2025 LGBTQ – Legacy Leader Awards at The River Center – Des Moines, IA
2025 LGBTQ – Legacy Leader Awards at The River Center – Des Moines, IA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Des Moines, IA. Happening on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at The River Center. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
Event Description:
Celebrating our 7th year, dsm’s LGBTQ Legacy Leader awards recognizes the outstanding professional, personal and civic achievements of queer Iowans.
Join us in celebrating the six honorees September 9, 2025.
Event Details:
Networking – 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Program – 5:15-7:00 p.m.
The River Center
340 SW 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
2025 Legacy Leader Honorees Include:
- Kayla Bell-Consolver
- Shannon Samuelson
- Jenny Smith
- Jeremy Weiss
2025 Emerging LGBTQ Legacy Leader:
- Tristan Miedema
2025 LGBTQ Ally Honoree:
- Connie Ryan
Learn more about our 2025 honorees HERE.
**Parking**
Parking is available in the designated gated parking lot surrounding the River Center. Please bring your parking ticket into the venue, and our team will validate it upon entry. This will get you two free hours of parking. The cost is $5/hour each additional hour.
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