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Chief Door Opener
Know someone dreaming about buying a home? This contest is an incredible opportunity for them—pass it along!
The Iowa Finance Authority is searching for Iowa’s next Chief Door Opener to Homeownership—someone ready to document their real journey toward buying a home and inspire others along the way. It’s a chance for your future homebuyers to share their story, learn from experts and potentially become the face of homeownership across the state.
The Chief Door Opener will create honest, helpful and entertaining content that busts myths and highlights available programs and resources. The best part? They bring you along for the ride!
Contest Link Opening Soon!
Full Contest Timeline
- April 1, 2026
- Contest opens April 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CDT
- Entrants enter the contest by submitting a 1-minute video pitch to the official Woobox form
- April 30, 2026
- Contest closes April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
- May 5, 2026
- Up to 10 finalists will be notified with instructions for the social media assignment.
- May 6, 2026 – May 15, 2026
- Finalists complete and post their social media assignments
- June 2026
- Winner is selected and begins content creation commitments during National Homeownership Month.
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