Bill Colwell Ford Blog

We are honored to share that Bill Colwell Ford has been named Business Partner of the Year at the 2025 Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards Luncheon. This recognition celebrates the incredible partnerships between local businesses and nonprofit organizations working together to strengthen our community. We are especially proud to be the first-ever automotive dealership to receive this award — a testament to our team’s long-standing commitment to giving back and supporting causes that truly matter.

Nominated by Cedar Valley Hospice

We are deeply grateful to Cedar Valley Hospice for nominating us for this meaningful award. Over the years, Bill Colwell and our team have been dedicated supporters of Cedar Valley Hospice, among many other local nonprofits. Bill has been a longtime volunteer with the organization, contributing his time and passion to support their mission of compassionate end-of-life care.

"I get a lot of satisfaction from volunteering for this organization. They do such a great job. They're compassionate people, and they truly care about others, and the more I work with them, the more I realize that, and it's true in everything they do." — Bill Colwell, Owner of Bill Colwell Ford

Celebrating Community Partnerships

A heartfelt thank you to the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association for hosting this event and recognizing the power of community partnerships.

From left to right: Blake Colwell, General Manager Katie Unland, Director of Human Resources Bill Colwell, Owner Whitney Burke, Marketing & Business Development Director Suzanne Benda, Development Director

Thank You, Cedar Valley

We’re incredibly grateful for this honor and remain committed to supporting local nonprofits and giving back to the community that has given us so much.

Thank you, Cedar Valley, for your continued trust and partnership.
Watch the Award Video
https://youtu.be/ufTAwUgrif4?si=NKHUgHUzgc6kUWE7