The Partner of the Year award was presented to Aaron Wiese, President of Hy-Vee, by Jill Orton, American Red Cross Region CEO, Neal Bohnet, American Red Cross Regional Chief Development Officer and Liz Karim, American Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Officer
DES MOINES, IOWA (July 22, 2025) — The American Red Cross Nebraska-Iowa region presented Hy-Vee with the Partner of the Year award on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hy-Vee headquarters in West Des Moines. The award recognizes Hy-Vee’s commitment to the American Red Cross mission of alleviating human suffering.
“Hy-Vee’s generous support strengthens our ability to serve those impacted by disaster and support those in the armed forces,” said Jill Orton, American Red Cross Region CEO. “We are grateful for their commitment to our humanitarian mission and look forward to continuing to serve communities together.”
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about forty percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
