ABOUT THE EVENT

The Wild Prairie Showdown is a collaborative, high-energy event that features participants competing to be named MVP — Most Valuable Philanthropist. Competitors for the Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails will go head-to-head in a friendly pseudo-pageant including fundraising, fashion show, and interview components. As a guest at the Wild Prairie Showdown, you'll participate in live voting and donating in support of your selected competitor and team. Enjoy local food, hosted bar, engaging company, and this one-of-a-kind experience advancing conservation and recreation in our region. Come dressed to impress in your best interpretation of "formal flannel!"

OUR MISSIONS

The Great Outdoors Foundation is a dynamic fundraising and development organization that exists to advance conservation through innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. Read our 2024 Annual Report here.

ICON Water Trails is a regionally inclusive recreational confluence connecting culture, conservation, and adventure by empowering our waterways. When complete, ICON will connect more than 150 miles of water trails across Central Iowa.

OUR COMPETITORS

Team Great Outdoors Foundation
- Jon Kallen, Jennings Kallen Advisors, LLC
- Katherine Harrington (2021 Alumni Competitor)
- Emily Kessinger, Paslay Group (2022 Alumni Competitor)
- Cory Sharp (2021 Alumni Competitor)
Team ICON Water Trails
- Molly Hanson, RDG Planning & Design
- Annie Brandt, Bank of America (2024 Alumni Competitor)
- Rene Martinez, Hubbell Realty Company (2024 Alumni Competitor)
- Emily Naylor, Bolton & Menk (2023 Alumni Competitor)

OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

2025 Wild Prairie Showdown

By Great Outdoors Foundation

2025 Wild Prairie Showdown

Presented by Reilly Construction & United Contractors

Team Leaderboard

Team Members