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Celebrating women whose lives, talents and passions have shaped the Cedar Valley Community!

Every year, the Cedar Valley Women of Persimmon event celebrates women in the greater Cedar Valley area who make important contributions to our daily lives.

These individuals’ lives, talents and passions have shaped the Cedar Valley community; though many of these acts go unnoticed. Since 2007, the YWCA of Black Hawk County has strived to recognize the accomplishments of Cedar Valley Women and honor them for their actions. The luncheon celebration has grown each year averaging more than 150 people.

Cedar Valley Women of Persimmon candidates exemplify the YWCA mission and through their work, their role in the community and their influence have made a difference. Please take this opportunity to nominate a friend, relative or colleague for this special honor. Winners will be recognized at our luncheon on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sky Event Centre.

Nominations must be delivered, e-mailed or mailed by Friday, February 19, 2010 to Lucinda Mohr, Executive Director, YWCA of Black Hawk County, 425 Lafayette, Waterloo, IA 50703 or lmohr@ywcabhc.org.

Categories for Nomination

Business/Professional Woman Volunteer

Young Woman of Tomorrow Youth Advocate

Business or Organization that Empowers Women

Previous Winners

Business/Professional Woman
Belinda Creighton-Smith, Kim Young-Kent, Charletta Sudduth

Volunteer
Susie Heaton, Crystal Buzza, Christine Carpenter

Young Woman of Tomorrow
Laura Edwards, Alesha Jones, Nikki Ann Bornong

Youth Advocate
Karen Grode, Rita Ferneau, Marcia Borwig

Business/Organization that Empowers Women
Seeds of Hope, Juliette Low Society, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity

Nomination Letter and Forms