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Women of Achievement Awards - 2016


Woman of Achievement Awards 2012

Women of Achievement Awards

April 14, 2016

Grand River Center



The 9th Annual Women of Achievement Awards banquet was another huge success. This year we received 47 nominations recognizing 37 women. Thank you to the following business table sponsors: American Trust & Savings Bank, Cottingham & Butler, Dupaco Community Credit Union, DuTrac Community Credit Union, Hills & Dales, Honkamp Krueger, Hotel Julien Dubuque, Kunkel & Associates, Namaste Athleisure Wear, Opening Doors, Prudential Financial, Resources Unite!, Selser Schaefer Architects, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Telegraph Herald and WLN. A special thank you to more than 200 attendees who joined us and supported women throughout our community.


Achievements in Her Field

- Trina Murray, Scentsy

- Chris Kohlmann, City of Dubuque


Organizational Impact

- Lori McKinley, ECIA

- Sharon Covey, Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA


Growth and Accomplishments in Personal Life

- Linda Ginter

- Penney Hilkin, Honkamp Krueger


Service and Support of Community

- Michelle Brown, Opening Doors

- Michelle Ariss, DuTrac Community Credit Union


Unsung Champion

- Kari Bahl, Resources Unite!

- Mandy Halbur, Prudential Financial


Up & Coming Leaders

- Paula Ervolino, Dupaco Community Credit Union

- Emily McCready, Selser Schaefer Architects





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