Each year, we ask the readers of the Business Record to vote for the best individuals, companies and organizations in a broad range of categories. We always get an outstanding response, and 2010 was no exception. This week, we bring you half of the winners in our survey, and next week, we’ll present the rest of the list.

Leadership
Every successful organization needs quality people like these at the helm.

Building Iowa
They’re the driving forces behind Central Iowa development and construction.

Business Basics
Whether you need employees or supplies, these people have the answers. Pages 21-24.

Technology
The steady flow of information depends on hardware and software experts like these.