Iowa Women's Hall of Fame

Not enough people are aware of the extent of Women's contributions to society, whether past or present. To highlight Women's heritage and recognize their contributions, the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) established the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 1975. Each year the ICSW and the Governor welcome four women into the Hall of Fame, paying tribute to them and setting them forth as role models for others.

• Iowa Hall of Fame Inductees (listed in alphabetical order)
• 2012 Hall of Fame Nomination Form (nominations are due May 18, 2012)
• Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice Recipients

2012 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony

August 25, 2012
State Historical Building
10:30 a.m.

You are cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012, to celebrate the induction of four outstanding women. The ceremony will take place at the Iowa State Historical Building, 600 East Locust, Des Moines.

Please join Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds, and the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women to celebrate the acheivements of the 2012 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame honorees:

2012 Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice.

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.

2010 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Inductees and Cristine Wilson Recipient (Pictured left to right: Cyndi Pederson, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director; Cheryl Mullenbach, who accepted for Julia Addington; Michael Lundby, who accepted for Mary Lundby; Kathy Sutton, who accepted for Ruby Sutton;Charese Yanney; Troy Price, who accepted the Medal for Brad Clark; and Dr. Jill Olsen, ICSW Chair.)