Name: HER Women of Achivement
Start: 2026-06-10T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-10T13:00:00-05:00
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex (Cedar Rapids, IA)

HER Women of Achievement 2026 - Tickets Now Available
The Gazette’s annual HER Women of Achievement will be hosted on June 10th at the Double Tree by Hilton in downtown Cedar Rapids. Through the support of Presenting Sponsor FSB this regional event honors women for their accomplishments in leadership and positive influence.
This unique celebration is a chance to share the stories of women who are making an impact across Eastern Iowa. Honorees may be recognizable in name or affiliated organization, but many are unsung heroes who are leading in unique ways, under the radar.
Tickets are on sale now for the June 10 event at https://her.today/
Keynote: Kate Moorelanda a coach, speaker, and CEO who helps women return to their natural essence through heart-led leadership, deep self-awareness, and authenticity
2026 Honorees
- Amanda Goodman (Faith & Four Letter Words)
-Amanda Grieder (City of Cedar Rapids)
-Chrissy Canganelli (Shelter House)
-Cindy Young (Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer)
-Debbie Courtney (CRUSH Recovery Center)
-Jennifer Miller (University of Iowa Health Care )
-Kasasila Gloire(Multicultural Center & United We March Forward)
-Kelly Starr (All Saints Elementary, Xavier Catholic Schools)
-Melissa Payne (Kirkwood Community College)
-Nikki Wilcox (TrueNorth Companies)
-Roechelle Wilcox (Foundation 2 Crisis Services & Marion Police Department)
-Sarah Green (Iowa Environmental Council)
Community Impact Honoree
-Dr. Mary Anne Nelson (Mary Anne Nelson, MD)
For event questions, please contact [email protected]
Table Sponsorships that include additional recognition before and at the event are available now. For more information contact Amy McKelvy at [email protected] or 319-398-8351.