Pam Jochum speaks after receiving her Woman of the Year award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Pam Jochum speaks after receiving her Woman of the Year award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Pam Jochum and Amy Gilligan hug after Jochum received her award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Pam Jochum and TH Media Publisher Mike Fortman hug after receiving her award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Dawn Lueken speaks after receiving her Woman of Innovation award during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Dawn Lueken speaks after receiving her Woman of Innovation award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Alycia Willenbring speaks after receiving her Woman Who Makes a Difference award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Ivonne Simmonds-Fals speaks after receiving her Woman to Watch award. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards on Oct. 2. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards on Oct. 2. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

The Salute to Women Awards. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

The Salute to Women Awards. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Telegraph Herald Executive Editor Amy Gilligan speaks during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony, Oct. 2 at Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Telegraph Herald Executive Editor Amy Gilligan speaks during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony, Oct. 2 at Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Pam Jochum holds up her Woman of the Year award during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony at Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Pam Jochum holds up her Woman of the Year award during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony at Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Gassman