2023 Outstanding Woman Farmer
Learn more about our 2023 Outstanding Woman Farmer Award Winner: Lynn Curry
2021 IAW Award Winners
Illinois Agri-women presented awards at our business meeting in March. These winners were selected by nomination and the award committee. Every year IAW awards the IAW Hall of Fame, Outstanding Woman Farmer, and Outstanding Agri-Business Woman. Congratulations to all our 2021 IAW Award Winners. This year’s awardees were Heather Hampton+Knodle, Shirley Bartelt, and Gayle Baker, respectively.
IAW Honors 2020 Awardees
Illinois Agri Women awards program recognizes farm women and those who support them in their business. IAW accepts peer nominations for the awards. This year IAW is pleased to honor Anjie Erbsen, Nathalie Schmidt, and Penny Lauritzen.
Penny Lauritzen awarded ACES Alumni Association Award of Merit
The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences alumni bring honor to themselves and their alma mater
Mary Meinhart honored at Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois Agri-Women “Hall of Fame” Award is presented to an individual who has served the organization for many years
Richland Community College receives $10,000 grant from IAW
Illinois Agri-Women presented a $10,000 grant to Richland Community College for their support of the Women Changing the Face of
Illinois Agri-Women Announce 2018 Award Winners
Illinois Agri-Women recognized three women who continue to make significant contributions to Illinois agriculture each and every day. The 2018
Illinois Agri-Women Announce 2016 Award Winners
The Illinois Agri-Women Award Committee Chair Denise Smith proudly announces the winners of the Illinois Agri-Women Hall of Fame, Outstanding
