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

Alycia Willenbring speaks after receiving her Woman Who Makes a Difference award.

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards on Oct. 2.

Dawn Lueken speaks after receiving her Woman of Innovation award.

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

Pam Jochum speaks after receiving her Woman of the Year award.

Ivonne Simmonds-Fals speaks after receiving her Woman to Watch award.

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque.