2025 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

The Business Record is proud to announce the 2025 Women of Influence. These awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. From a variety of career paths and walks of life, they've devoted their time to making an impact. They've spent countless hours on various initiatives, working on major issues and blazing a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.

Full profiles on each of the honorees will be published in the July 18 edition of the Business Record, and we’ll honor the women in person at an event on July 31. While general admission sales don’t open until July, you can see details on the event and corporate table opportunities below.

Join us in congratulating this inspiring group of women!

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

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Emerging Woman of Influence

Courtney Shaw, chief communications officer, Greater Des Moines Partnership

Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Woman Business Owner of the Year

Kimberly Baeth, president, Cutting Edge Success | founder, Golden Openings

Women of Influence Event

Thursday, July 31   |  Hilton Des Moines Downtown   |   Networking 4-5:15 p.m.   |   Program 5:15-7 p.m.

Corporate Table Information

With the purchase of a corporate table you and your business will be able to fully engage in recognizing the honorees and support this group’s accomplishments live in the room. Your company will also have an ad presence in the Business Record edition that features the honorees. Secure your corporate table sponsorship by June 27. There are a limited number of tables available.