360 people attended the 17th annual Women of Achievement Awards banquet was held on Thursday evening at the Hotel Julien in downtown Dubuque. This year 78 nominees from the local community were recognized. 13 women were named award winners in different categories. You can view the winners in this story on our website at radiodubuque.com.
The award recipients included:
- Achievements in Her Field: Andra Olney-Larson, Casper Creek Natural Cemetery
- Achievements in Her Field: Lexi Myers, Cottingham & Butler
- Growth & Accomplishments in Personal Life: Amanda Kennedy, Origin Design
- Growth & Accomplishments in Personal Life: Christina Schauer
- Organizational Impact: Nicole Pfeiffer, Cottingham & Butler
- Organizational Impact: Sue Kramer, Rainbo Oil Company
- Service & Support of Non-Profit Work: Melanie Zakrewski, Kendall Hunt | Great River Learning | Westmark Enterprises
- Service & Support of Non-Profit Work: Lisa Elskamp, Dupaco Credit Union
- Service & Support of Non-Profit Work: Tess Lucas, HODGE
- Unsung Champion: Johanna Talarico, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- Unsung Champion: Krista Weitz, Northeast Iowa Community College
- Up & Coming Leader: Jennifer Drayna, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- Up & Coming Leader: Kathy Buhr, Q Casino
