The annual Best of the West Awards celebrates the best people, places, and things in West Des Moines! Our vision is to make West Des Moines the best suburban city in America to live, work, and play and now is the time to show pride in our vibrant community. From recognizing your favorite restaurant, retail store, or favorite company to work for, the Best of the West Awards gives area businesses a chance to take a bow and be recognized.
Registration and voting for the event is open. Voting for Best of the West will be open from October 1st at 8:30 a.m. until October 31st at 11:59 p.m.
Scroll to see previous winners and view 2024’s 100 Best of the West categories below.
Best Accounting Firm
Best Antique Store
Best Apartment Complex
Best Architecture Firm
Best Art Gallery
Best Arts & Craft Shop
Best Bakery
Best Bar
Best Barbershop/Salon
Best BBQ
Best Breakfast
Best Brewery
Best Brunch
Best Business Coach/Consultant
Best Car Dealership/Automotive Repair
Best Car Wash
Best Caterer
Best CEO/Executive Director
Best Child Care/Preschool
Best Chiropractor
Best Chocolatier
Best Cleaning Service
Best Coffee House
Best Commercial Real Estate Agent
Best Commercial Real Estate Company
Best Company Culture
Best Community Center
Best Construction Company
Best Co-Working Space
Best Customer Service/Experience
Best Dance Studio
Best DEI Professional/Consultant
Best Dental Care Provider
Best Educator
Best Educational Institution
Best Engineering Firm
Best Entertainment Venue
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Best Event Space
Best Eye Clinic/Optometrist
Best Family-Friendly Attraction
Best Fashion Boutique
Best Fashion Designer/Tailor
Best Fast Casual Dining
Best Financial Advisor (Individual)
Best Financial Institution
Best Fine Dining
Best Fitness Center/Gym
Best Food Truck
Best Gift Shop
Best Golf Course
Best Happy Hour
Best Historical Site
Best Home Decor Store
Best Home Repair/Services
Best Hotel
Best HR Executive
Best Ice Cream Shop
Best Insurance Company
Best Internet Provider
Best Jeweler
Best Large Employer To Work For (250+ Employees)
Best Law Firm
Best Lawn Care/Landscaper
Best Local Retailer
Best Marketing/Advertising Agency
Best Medical Care Provider
Best Medium Sized Employer To Work For (50-249 Employees)
Best Mobile Network Provider
Best Motivational Speaker
Best Music/Theatre Venue
Best New Business (opened within last year)
Best Nonprofit
Best Nutritionist/Dietician
Best Personal Trainer
Best Pet Service Provider
Best Pharmacy
Best Photographer
Best Pizza
Best Public Relations Agency
Best Radio Station
Best Recreational Asset
Best Residential Real Estate Agent
Best Residential Real Estate Agency
Best Restaurant
Best Salesperson
Best Senior Living Facility
Best Small Employer To Work For (1-49 Employees)
Best Spa
Best Sports/Recreation Store
Best Staffing/Recruiting Firm
Best Steak House
Best Technology Company
Best Travel Agency
Best Videographer
Best Volunteer (Individual)
Best Wealth Management Company
Best Wedding Venue
Best Wine Shop
Best Youth Program
Silver Sponsor
Our 2023 Winners
View the press release regarding 2023 the winners here.