Nominations open for Iowa Women of Achievement Awards

Women Lead Change

Nominations are open for the 2023 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Lead Change.

The award recognizes the contributions of historical Iowa women who made outstanding and lasting contributions to the residents of Iowa, the nation, or the world.

Awards are presented annually and commemorated with plaques on the Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge in Des Moines. This year’s honorees will be recognized at a luncheon at the Women Lead Change Conference: Des Moines on Oct. 18 at the Iowa Events Center.

Nominees should be historical (deceased) women who: were born in Iowa, achieved prominence within Iowa, or had been a resident of Iowa for an extended period.

Nominees will be selected on merit in these areas:

  • Lasting contributions made by the nominee

  • Nominee served as a role model or change agent

  • Impacted the social, cultural, economic or political well-being of the community, state or nation

  • Inspired future generations

Nominations are due by July 31 on the Women Lead Change website.