Winners of the fifth annual Quad Cities Corporate Games were recognized today, Aug. 15, at the ImpactLife Blood Center in Davenport.
Forty-two local businesses and organizations participated in over 20 sports and events from May 31 through July 31 as part of the Corporate Games. The games served the most ever companies in its five years with more and more Quad Cities area companies joining in the fun.
On Friday, participants and companies gathered again for an awards ceremony.
“The growth of 2025 Quad Cities Corporate Games was a bright spot for the Iowa Corporate Games,” said Chuck Long, CEO and executive director of the Iowa Sports Foundation, which presents the Corporate Games across the state.
“Employee participation was at an all-time high, and company pride was on full display throughout the summer,” he said in a news release. “It is truly an exciting time to be involved with the Quad Cities Corporate Games.”
Corporate champions, listed in order of first, second, third, and fourth place, are:
- Division 1: Modern Woodmen of America; Community Health Care Inc.; City of Bettendorf; City of Moline.
- Division 2: Lincoln Electric Automation; Von Maur; Schebler Company; Vibrant Credit Union.
- Division 3: Deloitte; Honkamp, P.C.; Quad Scouts; Team ABT-RCG.
Employees participated in a variety of sports, events, and challenges to earn company points.
In their very first year in the Quad Cities Corporate Games, Rock Island-based Modern Woodmen of America and Deloitte earned championships in dominant fashion. Lincoln Electric Automation, Bettendorf, captured the Division 2 championship in a heated competition over Von Maur, headquartered in Davenport. This is their second championship in the last three years.
In addition to the physical activities offered, challenges were offered to promote service within the community. The Blood Donation Challenge was held in partnership with ImpactLife Blood Center. Supplies of blood products typically run low in the summer, and the Corporate Games companies were able to help increase donations during these crucial months.
The Meals from the Heartland Challenge was back again as a part of the second Quad Cities Hunger Fight and saw incredible growth in its second year.
Top Blood Donation Challenge donors:
- Division 1: Modern Woodmen of America.
- Division 2: Quad City Bank & Trust/QCR Holdings.
- Division 3: Visit Quad Cities; Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
Top Meals from the Heartland volunteers:
- Division 1: Modern Woodmen of America.
- Division 2: Parker Hannifin.
- Division 3: Rock Island County Metropolitan Airport Authority.
Throughout the two-month competition, many companies also supply volunteers to assist with operations during the Corporate Games. Those with the most volunteers in each division were presented the Volunteer Service Award.
Volunteer Division winners:
- Division 1: Scott County.
- Division 2: Von Maur.
The Quad Cities Corporate Games is a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with Visit Quad Cities and the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department.
The company-based competition enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. There are more than 20 activities that include both competitive and non-competitive events. Additional metro partners include Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island parks and recreation departments. To learn more visit https://qccorporategames.org/
