Aura Awards

At the Iowa Women’s Foundation, we believe in recognizing the women whose leadership, compassion, and courage shape the communities around us. Whether she’s running a business, raising a family, mentoring others, or leading social change — we want to celebrate her.

Nominate a woman or girl of influence and help us build the next generation of inspiration. Select honorees will be featured on IWF’s social media, with the top three recognized live at our Annual Luncheon.

Nominate a Woman or Girl

Your Name(Required)
Are you nominating as an individual or on behalf of an organization/business?

About the Nominee

Nominee's Full Name(Required)
Nominee's City & State(Required)

Nominee Details

(200–300 words)
(Optional — open response or testimonial-style)
(Narrative-style)

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    Thank you for helping us recognize the incredible women who move Iowa forward. Stay tuned as we share selected stories throughout the year — and don’t miss the Annual Luncheon, where we’ll honor the top three women who exemplify leadership, strength, and community spirit.

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