The Iowa Women's Foundation received many inspiring nominations this year- each distinguished by passion, courage and conviction to eliminate barriers and provide real opportunities for girls and women across the state of Iowa. The 50% Solution Award committee has faced the difficult task of selecting the top three finalists in each category.

Read more about each finalist below. Online voting for the top recipient in each category ended on September 15. Award recipients will be announced at the 13th Annual Grant Awards Luncheon.

Individual Finalists

Elizabeth Daly

Dianne Dillon-Ridgley

Colonel Joan M. Gouge

Business Finalists

Nolte Academy of Dance

Pearson Educational Measurement Group

Rockwell Collins

Nonprofit Finalists

Iowa American Legion Auxiliary

Iowa Women's Archives

University of Iowa Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)

 

What are the REACH Awards?

(formerly 50% Solution Awards)

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