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

Learn more about our sponsors: FSB • Bishop Engineering Company, Inc.

Learn more about our Venue Sponsor: The Midnight Gem

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

Scroll down to see this year’s honorees!
See you at the celebration!

The Gazette and Presenting Sponsor FSB are excited to return HER Women of Achievement as an in-person community event. Join us Tuesday, June 13th from 11:30 – 1 at The Midnight Gem in Swisher to celebrate thirteen outstanding women who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa.

For table purchase, please contact Amy.McKelvy@thegazette.com

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

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.

See this year’s 2023 Honorees below and what makes these outstanding Women stand out in our Community!

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!

Scroll down to see this year’s honorees!
See you at the celebration!

The Gazette and Presenting Sponsor FSB are excited to return HER Women of Achievement as an in-person community event. Join us Tuesday, June 13th from 11:30 – 1 at The Midnight Gem in Swisher to celebrate thirteen outstanding women who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa.

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

A WORD FROM OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

Women of Achievement 2023 Luncheon

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sponsored by:

Sandy Steil

Home Improvement & Woodworking
Confidence Course for Women

Sandy Steil has spent the better part of the last two decades working for architecture and civil engineering firms to develop residential, commercial, civic and industrial sites for communities in central Iowa. After serving four years active duty in the United States Air Force, she studied architecture and design at the University of Iowa and graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in 3-D design.

Sandy is the creator and founder of the Home Improvement and Woodworking Confidence Courses for Women. The title of the courses was inspired by the Confidence Course that Sandy went through in Air Force basic training.

Thank you to our Table Sponsors

2023 Women of Achievement Honorees

Our virtual celebration will launch from our HER website on June 14th, and will include interviews and profiles of our 2023 honorees!

Check out last year's honorees

Previous Honoree Spotlights

Samantha Dahlby

NewBoCo Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation,...

Dr. Jennifer Doll

Iowa Humane Alliance Veterinary Services Dr. Jennifer Doll has been a veterinarian for...

Connie Parrish-Heidemann

Wilson Ave Hy Vee Connie Parrish Heidemann is a lifelong resident of the...

Erin Langdon

Foundation 2 Crisis Services Erin Langdon is a native of Cedar Rapids who...

Alana Willenborg

Top Shape Gym Alana Willenborg was born and raised in Dyersville, Iowa. She...

Marlen Mendoza

LULAC and Mendoza Consulting Marlén Mendoza is the founder and CEO of Mendoza...

Lucie M. Mordecai

Abbas International Healing Center Lucie M. Mordecai is a 2023 Early Childhood Innovation...

Dr. Liz Tovar

University of Iowa Dr. Liz Tovar is the Executive Officer and Associate Vice...

Linda Henecke

Big Brothers Big Sisters Linda Henecke has led Big Brothers Big Sisters since...

Connie Arens

Mercy Medical Center Constance M. Arens is a registered nurse at Mercy Medical...

Cathy Walz

Archdiocese of Dubuque Cathy Walz serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the...

Kate Moreland

ICAD and Kate Moreland Consulting Kate Moreland is an advocate for authenticity, collaboration...

J’nae Peterman

Waypoint Services J’nae Peterman has served as the Housing Director for Waypoint Services...