Back row: Lisa Gottschalk, Tori Richter, Marilyn Michels, Gina Blean, Claudette Bees & Erin Coates Front row: Carrie Cannon, Shirley Rosenthal, Kelly Heysinger & Kelly Cooper Not pictured: Dixie Avenarius & Diana Myers

The Women’s Leadership Network of Dubuque hosted the 3rd annual Women of Achievement Awards on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Grand River Center, Dubuque, Iowa.

From the 58 nominees, 12 women were awarded in six categories. They were:

• Achievements in Her Field: 
• Claudette Bees, Dubuque Community School District
• Tori Richter, American Trust and Savings Bank
• Growth and Accomplishments in Personal Life:
• Carrie Cannon, Sedona Staffing
• Service and Support of Community: 
• Diana Myers, Cascade Food Pantry
• Shirley Rosenthal, US Bank
• Organizational Impact: 
• Gina Blean, Unified Therapy Services
• Kelly Heysinger, Unified Therapy Services
• Lisa Gottschalk, McGraw-Hill
• Unsung Champion: 
• Dixie Avenarius, Mercy Medical Center
• Marilyn Michels, Patterns Inc
• The Wuppy (Young women demonstrating leadership ability):
• Erin Coates, Horizon’s Family Service Alliance
• Kelly Cooper, Dubuque Area Labor Management Council

The Women of Achievement Awards ceremony was designed to recognize and honor women who have already, or aspire to, provide significant contributions in their professional, personal and volunteer roles in the community as evidenced by contributions to addressing significant issues, being a positive influence in the community, applying creativity or innovation in solving problems, overcoming challenges, mentoring colleagues or other, and sustaining a record of accomplishments in and contributions to her field.

For the complete list of 2010 nominees, click here

Past WOA Events

For information on Women of Achievement 2009, click here.

For information on Women of Achievement 2008, click here.