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 15-22 as we share the stories of these incredible women.
2022 HER Women of Achievement Honorees
Ana Clymer, Iowa State University
Dr. Lori L. Sundberg, Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Mona McCalley-Whitters, BSN, PhD, National Alliance on Mental Illness Linn County
Sue Hutchins, Living Beyond the Bars; Iowa Justice Action Network
Consuelo Steel-Cherry, We Care DayCare Inc.
Jackie Smith Duggan, Abbe Mental Health Center
Jessica Kelly, Tanager Place
Jill Wilkins, NewBoCo
Brianna Kim, African American Museum of Iowa
Minouche Bandubuila, Cedar Rapids Community School District
Nancy Pacha, Rotary Projects
Dr. Shiny Mathewkutty, Mercy Medical Center
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….
Noreen Bush, Cedar Rapids Community School District
Our virtual celebration will launch from our HER website on June 15th, and will include interviews and profiles of our 2022 honorees!
2022 PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE HER WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: FARMERS STATE BANK
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Inspiring connections and creating opportunities for women in Eastern Iowa
HER Speak Up! Be Bold Series
The 2022 series will begin with the theme of making bold decisions. Hear from facilitators of the Restoration Project and other community leaders as they share their own journey in personal and professional paths that have led to happiness.
The events will be held on June 2, 2022, August 11, 2022, and November 17, 2022.
Please click on the link below to register for the June 2nd event!
HER Virtual Event
The Gazette and presenting sponsor Farmers State Bank are pleased to announce the 2022 Women of Achievement honorees! HER Women of Achievement will celebrate thirteen women who are leading the way to create positive change in Eastern Iowa.
Visit this page June 15 through June 22 for a daily video feature of honorees sharing their inspiring stories along with keynote Melanie Lentz.