Iowa Women's Hall of Fame

Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
Iowa Historical Building, Des Moines, Iowa
(free and Open to the Public)

Many outstanding women have helped to shape Iowa, and many strong female leaders continue to contribute their time, talents and skills to improve the quality of life in this state.  The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women established the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 1975 to recognize and honor these women of achievement and to provide visible examples for tomorrow's female leaders. Induction into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed upon an Iowa woman by the State of Iowa. 

Pictured Left are 2008 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Inductees and Cristine Wilson Recipient with Roxanne Conlin. (Pictured left to right: Marilyn Warling who accepted for Marilyn Russell, Hualing Engle, Laura Holms, who also accepted for Marilyn Russell, Barbara Boatwright, Dr. Kesho Scott, Conlin, and Joan Axel.)

Throughout the year, the Commission solicits nominations of women, living or deceased, who have had a significant impact on our society.  From those nominations, four inductees are chosen by a five-member selection committee and approved by the Commission.  In August of each year, the inductees are honored by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor at a special ceremony hosted by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.

You are cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, August 29, 2009, to celebrate the induction of four outstanding women. Check back in June for more information. The event is held in conjunction with Women's Equality Day, August 26, which commemorates the day in 1920 when American women first obtained the right to vote.

The Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice will also be presented during the Hall of Fame ceremony. This award is given to a distinguished Iowan who has dedicated her/his life to promoting equality and justice.

Friends of the ICSW
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319