Iris Award Honorees: 1985-Present

Greater Vancouver Chamber

The Iris Awards were created to recognize and celebrate women in Southwest Washington who exemplify leadership, philanthropy, and a deep commitment to community service. Originally known as the “Women of Achievement” awards from 1985 to 2010, the program was reestablished in 2012 as the Iris Awards, continuing a now 37-year tradition of honoring outstanding women.

Held in March to coincide with National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the Iris Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable volunteerism and leadership contributions of women across Clark County.

All Past Winners

Organized alphabetically by first name.

Addison Jacobs- 2009
Ali Migaki - 2022
Alice Stroh - 1995
Allene Wodaege - 1999
Amy Reeves - 2023
Amy Reynolds- 2024
Anna Cruz- 2024
Anita Fisher - 2001
Ann Fischer - 2019
Anne McEnerny-Ogle - 2016

Barbara Howard -1987
Barbara Johnson - 1997
Barbara Saur - 2004
Becky Archibald - 2005
Becky Merritt - 2005
Betty J. Mage - 1990
Betty Sue Morris - 2005
Beverly Fogle - 2002
Beverly Sullivan - 1998
Bobbi Bindreiff - 2010
Bobbi Casanova - 2009
Bonnie Walden - 2001
Bridget Schwarz - 2004
Busse Nutley - 1992

Candy Thompson - 1995
Carol Hansen - 1997
Carol Parker Walsh - 2009
Carolyn N. Long - 2017
Carolyn Neubauer - 1992
Carrie Schulstad - 2025
Cassie Gabriel - 2025
Cathie Deweese Parkinson - 1987
Cathy Doriot - 2025
Ceci Ryan Smith - 1998
Chandy Phongsavat - 1987
Cheryl Pfaff - 2002
Colleen Olney - 1985
Cory Donovan- 2024
Cyndi Holloway - 2022

Da Verne Bell - 2000
Darlene Johnson - 1985
Deb Brzoska - 1994
Deb Wallace - 2009
Debbi Veach-White - 2001
Deborah Nelson - 2004
Debra Jenkins - 2009
Deena Pierrot - 2017
Deloris Johnson - 1997
Diane Christie - 1995
Dianna Kretzschmar - 2013
Dixie Hotaling - 1999
Donna Bleth - 2010
Donna Dunbar Mason - 1994
Donna Roberge - 2006
Dorothy Langsdorf - 1999
Dorothy Penn - 1990
Dorothy Wright - 2005
Dottie Lunde - 2000

Eleanor Van de Water - 1990
Elise Menashe - 2006
Elizabeth Asahi Sato - 2008
Elizabeth McPherson - 1986
Elizabeth Perry - 1991
Ellen Torongo - 1990
Emily Riley-Jones - 1987
Erika Hagensen - 2004
Erin Nolan - 2002
Erna Apsler - 1985
Ethel Hunter - 1999
Ethel Lehman - 1990
Evelyn Dusenbery - 1996
Evon Rodgers - 1995

Florence Wager - 2002
Florine Du Fresne - 1989

Garnet Allen - 1992
Gaydena Thompson - 1995
Georgia-Mae Gallivan - 1996
Ginger Metcalf - 2006
Grace Gould - 1993
Gretchen Starke - 1996

Harriet Wilson - 1992
Hazel Defenbaugh - 1992
Heather Harmon - 2003
Heidi Bixby - 2004
Heidi Johnson Bixby - 2016
Helen Beall - 1991
Helen Bussey - 1996
Helen Dygert - 1989
Helen Raymond - 1993
Holly Echo-Hawk Middleton - 1996

Jackie Batties - 2003
Jackie Parker - 1999
Jada Rupley - 2004
Jamie McCoy - 1994
Jan Asai - 2006
Jan Schmidt - 1991
Jan Truttman - 2006
Jane Cote - 2009
Jane Jacobsen - 2000
Jane Moreno | Anne Turner - 2000
Jaynie Roberts - 2013
Jean Lacey - 2008
Jean Norwood - 1991
Jeanne Bennett - 2022
Jeanne Firstenburg - 2009
Jeanne Kojis - 2006
Jeanne Mack - 2001
Jeanne Stewart - 2008
Jeannie Bryant - 2001
Jennifer Fay -1987
Jerri Songer -1986
Jo Fuller - 1988
Joan Caley - 1986
Joan Renner - 1988
Joan Skelton - 2004
Joan Stout - 1994
Joan Wolverton - 2005
Joanne Kendall - 1993
Jody Campbell - 2017
Joy Overstreet - 2007
Joyce Carter - 2010
Joyce Kilpatrick - 1998
Judi Brenes - 2006
Judie Stanton - 2002
Judie Stanton - 2017
Judy A. Marick - 2003
Judy Bochart - 1994
Judy Zimmerman - 2007
Julianna Marler - 2018
Julie Bocanegra - 2018
Julie DeSmith - 2000

Karen Ciocia - 1998
Karen Gorini - 1987
Karen Hill - 1989
Karen R. Steingart, M.D. - 1990
Kari Garman - 1988
Karyl Severson - 1986
Kate Veneroso - 1995
Katherine Garrett - 2016
Kathi Wiley Gladson - 2007
Kay Koontz - 1993
Kelly Christel - 2000
Kim Chau Larson - 1996
Kris M. Henriksen - 2014
Kris Miller - 2008
Kristy Weaver - 2014

Launda Carroll - 2005
Leann Johnson - 1998
Leilani Russell - 2007
Leslie Durst - 2010
Linda Glover - 2010
Linda Greep - 1989
Linda Hickey - 2003
Lisa Dow - 2023
Lisa Gibert - 2022
Lisa Lowe - 2013
Lisa Nisenfeld - 2012
Lisa Schauer - 2015
Loretta Vander Pol - 2001
Lori Pulliam - 2015
Lorraine Fowler - 1994
Louise Smith - 1990
Lynn Valenter - 2019

Marcia McReynolds - 1997
Margaret Colf Hepola - 2002
Margaret Crandall - 1992
Margaret Jane Johnson - 1998
Mari Greves - 2007
Maria Madrigal-Ross - 1993
Marie Nelson - 1986
Marilyn Koenninger - 1998
Marilyn Lewis - 2002
Marjorie Trevarthen - 1989
Marla Ludolph-Heikkala - 2000
Marlyn Rhodes - 1991
Marva Benjamin - 1987
Marva Edwards - 2010
Mary Ann Moberly - 1986
Mary Barnard - 1988
Mary DeBoever - 1993
Mary Jo Briggs - 1997
Mary Peterson Granger - 1988
Mary Robinson - 2005
Mary Strehlow - 2008
Maureen Montague - 2019
Maureen Pedone - 1999
Megan Chono Dudley - 2022
Melicent Woodmansee - 1985
Mildred Bradbury - 1989
Miriam O. Hagensen - 2003
Miros Hernandez - 1996
Monica Tellez-Fowler - 2023

Nan Henriksen - 2018
Nan Henriksen - 1995
Nancy Baker - 1996
Nancy Jean Soukup - 1987
Nancy Retsinas - 2018
Nancy Simmons - 2010
Natalia Eretneva - 1993
Netta Groat - 1986
Nicki Smith - 1998
Norma Holliman - 1985

Pamela Kirkaldie - 1993
Pat Anderson - 1985
Pat Jollota - 2003
Pat Jones - 1986
Patricia Downey - 2008
Peg Busick - 2003
Peggy Hays - 2004
Peggy Lansverk - 1997
Peggy Sheehan - 2006
Phyllis Clausen - 1988
Phyllis Goldhammer - 1989
Priscila Martins-Read - 1985

Randi Holland - 2007
Rekah Strong - 2019
Renate Atkins - 2010
Rhona Sen Hoss - 1999
Rose Besserman - 1989

Sally Schaefer - 2012
Sheila Guenther - 1988
Sheila W. King - 2003
Sherri McMillan - 2014
Sherry Vaughan - 2002
Shirley Galloway - 1994
Sister Joelle Aflague - 2007
Sister Mary Leona Miller - 1991
Stacey Graham - 2019
Sue Cannard - 2001
Susan Courtney - 2005
Susan Davis - 2008
Susan Porter - 1992
Susan Torres - 2008
Suzanne Taylor-Moore - 1991

Tana Hasart - 1999
Temple Lentz - 2017
Terry Murphy - 2009
Tina Corey - 1995
Tracy Reilly Kelly - 2008
Twyla Barnes - 2001

Val Alexander - 2007
Val Ogden - 1991
Valerie Norris - 1997
Valree Joshua - 1985
Velda Sutton - 1988
Vicki Swalling - 1997
Vicki Winmill - 1992
Victoria Bradford - 2015
Virginia Cox - 1994

Yvonne Montchalin - 1990