A Gazette-led series of stories, events and experiences featuring women of Eastern Iowa.

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Gazette’s HER Women of Achievement is an annual program that recognizes individuals who are leading, inspiring and creating positive change in Eastern Iowa.
The Gazette’s HER Women of Achievement is an annual program that recognizes individuals who are leading, inspiring and creating positive change in Eastern Iowa.
Join us on this website for the virtual celebration June 14-20 as we share the stories of these incredible women.
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Inspiring connections and creating opportunities for women in Eastern Iowa

It’s time to celebrate!
Register now for HER Women of Achievement June 13th from 11:30 – 1 at The Midnight Gem. Enjoy lunch and networking while we recognize thirteen outstanding women who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa. Featuring keynote Sandy Steil, founder of Woodworking Confidence Courses for Women.
HER Women of Achievement-an annual event that recognizes the hard work, advocacy and influence of women throughout Eastern Iowa. Who makes a positive difference in your life? Who is creating good change for the lives of others?
The goal of HER Women of Achievement is to recognize that leaders are all around us–some carry the official title, others are unassuming-and all are making lives better, every day.
For table purchase, please contact Amy.McKelvy@thegazette.com
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Inspiring connections and creating opportunities for women in Eastern Iowa

The 2023 series will begin with the theme of Giving Grace.
The next events will be held on
July 13th, and November 9th, 2023.
Please click on the link below to register for the event!

It’s time to celebrate!
Register now for HER Women of Achievement June 13th from 11:30 – 1 at The Midnight Gem. Enjoy lunch and networking while we recognize thirteen outstanding women who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa. Featuring keynote Sandy Steil, founder of Woodworking Confidence Courses for Women.
HER Women of Achievement-an annual event that recognizes the hard work, advocacy and influence of women throughout Eastern Iowa. Who makes a positive difference in your life? Who is creating good change for the lives of others?
The goal of HER Women of Achievement is to recognize that leaders are all around us–some carry the official title, others are unassuming-and all are making lives better, every day.
For table purchase, please contact Amy.McKelvy@thegazette.com
2023 HER Women of Achievement Honorees
Learn More about this years HER Women of Achievement honorees.
Alana Willenborg, Top Shape Gym
Cathy Walz, Archdiocese of Dubuque
Connie Arens, Mercy Medical Center
Connie Parrish-Heidemann, Hy-Vee
Erin Langdon, Foundation 2 Crisis Services
Dr. Jennifer Doll, Iowa Humane Alliance Veterinary Services
J’nae Peterman, Waypoint Services
Linda Henecke, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa
Dr. Liz Tovar, University of Iowa
Lucie M. Mordecai, Abbas International Healing Center
Marlen Mendoza, Mendoza Consulting
Samantha Dahlby, NewBoCo
HER Women of Achievement Outstanding Community Leadership Award
The Gazette is proud to honor the legacy of HER founder Kelly Buchanan through the Outstanding Community Leadership Award.
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated an incredible ability to guide and inspire a community.
This year’s Outstanding Community Leadership Award goes to….
Kate Moreland, Kate Moreland Consulting
2022 PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE HER WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: FSB
