Christa Miehe
Updated 2:35 PM CDT, Tue October 13, 2026
Published Under: Recognition VGM News
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group continues to grow and evolve as a technology-driven company, and three finalist nominations for the 2026 Prometheus Awards are the latest recognition of that progress.
Presented by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), the Prometheus Awards celebrate the people, companies and innovations making an impact across Iowa’s technology ecosystem. This year’s finalists represent achievements spanning areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, manufacturing, leadership and company culture.
VGM Group is proud to have three finalists represented in the 2026 awards:
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Next-Gen Tech Professional of the Year: Aaron Hibben, Service Desk Manager
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Best Technology Company Culture of the Year: VGM Forbin
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CISO of the Year: Ryan Wood, CISO
Together, these nominations demonstrate the continued growth of technology expertise and innovation across VGM Group. From developing the next generation of technology professionals to creating a strong culture where team members can thrive and advancing leadership in cybersecurity, VGM Group continues to invest in the people and capabilities needed to meet the evolving technology needs of its customers, partners and employee owners.
The recognition also reflects how technology has become increasingly integral to VGM Group and the solutions its businesses provide. Earlier this year, VGM Group was named Proactive AI Champion at this year’s Cognigy.AI 2026 Awards for the company’s usage and implementation of Proactive AI in its business operations.
As VGM Group continues to strengthen its technology expertise, these finalists represent both the progress already made and the opportunities ahead.
“We have made substantial progress over the last few years as a name in the tech world,” said VGM Group Chief Information Officer Jeremy Kauten. “We are consistently ahead of the curve with new technological improvements, AI implementations, and state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures. VGM Group having three finalists in this year’s Prometheus Awards is a testament to the advances our company and our employee owners have made.”
Winners will be announced at the 2026 Prometheus Awards on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
If you’d like to be part of a company that’s continually making technological strides, you can find available openings at vgmgroup.com/careers.
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