Women of Influence
Join the Corridor Business Journal for the 22nd Annual Women of Influence Awards, an inspiring celebration of leadership, impact, and community.
This award event honors 10 exceptional women whose influence is shaping the Corridor through their work, in their communities, and beyond. These leaders serve as role models and mentors, lifting others as they lead and paving the way for future generations of influential women.
The event will also recognize one Emerging Woman of Influence, age 35 and under, a rising leader whose vision, drive, and community impact signal an even greater role in the years ahead.
Join us in congratulating the 2026 CBJ Women of Influence:
Nancy Bird
Molly Brown Miller
Dru Davis
Anne Dugger
Kelly Dybvig
Kaly Etten
Gina Landau
Shelly Maharry
Kelly Ward
Karmen Wilhelm
Emerging Woman of Influence: Sarah Blais
Take a look at the last 21 years of CBJ’s Women of Influence Honorees!
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Tickets
Single Ticket
$115
Table of 10
$900
FAQs
What does the Women of Influence event include?
Dinner and award ceremony. Ability to engage with honorees and attendees during networking before and after the event.
When does registration end?
Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on April 23.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].What is your refund & cancellation policy?
Refunds will not be guaranteed and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please call the office for more information at 319-665-6397.
In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?
No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
How are winners selected?
Women of Influence honorees are selected by a committee of past recipients—a tradition for more than 20 years. The committee carefully considers submitted materials such as recommendation letters and resumes when deciding on honorees.
What is the CBJ?
The Corridor Business Journal covers news that is of interest, use and importance for anyone who does business in the growing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor. CBJ is not part of a chain. The newspaper is owned and operated independently by John and Aspen Lohman.
A portion of each issue is dedicated to one sector of the business community. Among many other focus issues, these topics range from diversity to small business, to politics & elections and banking. We also publish a host of supplemental materials.
Where can I get more information?
For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
For advertising information, contact Kelly Meyer ([email protected]) or Meribeth Schmidt ([email protected])Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?
For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].
2025 Honorees
Our 2025 Honorees:
- Cindy Garlock
- Cady Gerlach
- Crystal Hall
- Amy Kristof-Brown
- Deborah Lindberg Gertsen
- Mary Beth O’Neill
- Ashley Vanorny
- Susan Vileta
- Mary Westbrook
- Jennie Wunderlich
- Jessica Andino (Emerging)
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