On May 18th, Delbert Longley was recognized with the prestigious Iowa Prison Industries Champion Award. This award is given to individuals who go above and beyond in their dedication to IPI's mission and goals through years of service and/or advocacy.
As Chief Jail Inspector for the Department of Corrections, Delbert became a tireless promoter and advocate for IPI's training programs, going out of his way to ensure everyone he dealt with knew about our program and the benefits it brings to all of the citizens of Iowa. Whether it was a sheriff, jail administrator, city manager, or even a deputy, he shared his knowledge of IPI's products and services with them. He even went out of his way to introduce our team to as many potential clients for IPI as he could.
Delbert helped create more work for the incarcerated individuals in IPI's programs, took a genuine interest in seeing them succeed, and ensured that success stories were shared with everyone regarding the positive outcomes of working at IPI. He never missed an opportunity to introduce prospects to the IPI way and lead them there.