Bottom row (from left): Christina Moffatt, Jackie Norris, Dawn Refsell, Kimberly Baeth, Courtney Shaw.
The Business Record is thrilled to introduce the honorees of the 2025 Women of Influence awards, which recognize outstanding women in Central Iowa who have not only achieved personal success but have also made substantial contributions to their communities. These leaders hail from diverse career backgrounds, demonstrating dedication to various initiatives that drive meaningful change.
More detailed profiles of each honored individual will be featured in the Business Record on July 18. The awards ceremony is scheduled for July 31, where we will celebrate these remarkable women. Advanced ticket sales for the event will be available starting in July, and corporate table opportunities can be explored further below.
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this inspiring group!
Honorees of the Women of Influence Awards
- Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee | Vice President, Institutional Portfolio Manager, PMA Financial Network, LLC
- Bridget Cravens-Neely, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
- Suzanna de Baca, CEO, Story Board Advisors | Former CEO, Business Publications Corp.
- Sally Dix, President, Bravo Greater Des Moines
- Sally Frank, Professor of Law, Drake University
- Christina Moffatt, Assistant Director of Business Development for Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group
- Jackie Norris, Chair, Des Moines School Board | President and Owner, Horizon Group
- Dawn Refsell, North America Field Sciences Leader, Trait Characterization and Development, Corteva Agriscience
Special Recognitions
Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Woman Business Owner of the Year: Kimberly Baeth, President, Cutting Edge Success | Founder, Golden Openings
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Emerging Woman of Influence: Courtney Shaw, Chief Communications Officer, Greater Des Moines Partnership
Event Details
The award ceremony will take place on July 31 at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown. Corporations interested in showing their support can purchase a corporate table, which not only allows involvement in honoring these distinguished women but also provides advertising space in the Business Record edition featuring the honorees.
The deadline for securing a corporate table is June 27. For enquiries or further details, please reach out to your sales representative or contact Lynne Belknap at lynnebelknap@bpcdm.com.
General admission tickets are set to become available in late June. We hope to see you there on July 31!
