The Central Iowa Blues Society is honored to be named a recipient of a Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) award for 2016 by the Blues Foundation in Memphis TN. KBAs are awarded annually to non-performer individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Blues world. Selection of recipients is conducted by a select panel of blues industry professionals. Representatives of CIBS will be presented with the award at a recognition luncheon on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel in Memphis as part of the week-long International Blues Challenge festivities.
- Chenango Blues Fest
- Noel Hayes
- Eric Suher
- Sharon McConnell-Dickerson
- Central Iowa Blues Society
- Fred Delforge
- Todd Glazer
- Cahors Blues Festival
- Yellow Dog Records
- Erik Lindahl
- KZUM Radio
- Scott Cvelbar
- Darwin;s Burgers & Blues
- Alan Govenar
- Greg Johnson
