Award Winners
Mary Westbrook: Inspiring a community to give
Mary Westbrook has a different perspective on the “give ‘til it hurts” philosophy. “Give until it feels good and then you’ll want to do more,” the longtime community volunteer said. Ms. Westbrook, of Coralville, was nominated as a Women of…
2023 Women of Influence: Cristiane AbouAssaly
Cristiane AbouAssaly has always recognized the importance of connections. “I’m very relationship-driven,” Ms. AbouAssaly said…
TrueNorth builds legacy from within
“Our culture is what we call One TrueNorth,” said Jason Smith, CEO of the Cedar…
Theatre Cedar Rapids offers unique workspace
Theatre Cedar Rapids, founded nearly 100 years ago, welcomes more than 60,000 visitors a year…
Strategic Financial Solutions named 2022 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
When imagining a remarkably cool place to work, a financial advising firm might not be…
Corridor Business Journal names 2022’s Forty Under 40 honorees
The Corridor Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 awards recognize 40 leaders under the age of…
2022’s Coolest Places to Work in the Corridor
Each year the CBJ’s Coolest Places to Work award identifies and honors local companies that…
Jody Donaldson: Passion at work and in the community
Jody Donaldson Director of Advancement Kirkwood Community College It all began when she was a…
Tonya Hotchkin: Helping kids RISE
Tonya Hotchkin Vice President of Clinical Services Tanager Place Tonya Hotchkin says that a part…
Heather Meador: Working collaboratively
Heather Meador Clinical Branch Supervisor Linn County Public Health Heather Meador may have become the…
Dawn Schott: A life’s passion
Dawn Schott Director of Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services Linn County You could say that…
Andrea Rhoades: Leading behind the scenes
Andrea Rhoades COO & Associate Publisher Corridor Business Journal Andrea Rhoades would rather work behind…
Barbara Thomas: Service above self
Barbara Thomas Executive Director, Communications and Alumni Relations University of Iowa Tippie College of Business…
Ellie Moore: Helping connect people
Emerging Woman of Influence Ellie Moore Director of Grantmaking & Strategic Communications Community Foundation of…
Ruthina Malone: Going above and beyond
Ruthina Malone Administrator University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychological…
Elizabeth Jacobi: Striking a service balance
Elizabeth Jacobi Assistant City Attorney City of Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Jacobi’s version of her job…