by KARI GRONEMEYER Miami University of Ohio with Best Buddies founder Anthony Kennedy Shriver and student representatives from the BB International Board after winning Outstanding Chapter of the Year. Iowa City High School Chapter President Matt Tvedte with Best Buddies founder Anthony Kennedy Shriver and student representatives from the BB International Board after winning Outstanding Chapter of the Year. DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa/Midwest region showcased its accomplishments with two colleges and one high school winning the nationally recognized Outstanding Chapter of the Year award at the Best Buddies International 20th Annual Leadership Conference held in Indiana the last week of July. With over 400 college and 800 high school programs worldwide, Miami University of Ohio and the University of Michigan were two of 11 colleges and Iowa City High School was one of 22 high schools to win the national honor. Best Buddies determined the Outstanding Chapters after a competitive application process measuring the chapter's excellence in their quality of one-to-one friendships, effectiveness of group outings, chapter involvement, community awareness and chapter communication. Best Buddies recognizes each chapter in an awards ceremony by presenting them with a plaque and photograph from Best Buddies founder Anthony Kennedy Shriver.