People attend the Salute to Women Awards at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Oct. 5. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Cindy Tang received the award for Woman of Innovation. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Laura Chandlee received the award for Woman Who Makes a Difference. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Lauren Czeshinski received the award for Woman to Watch. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Teri Hawks Goodmann received the award for Woman of the Year. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Keynote speaker Kay Takes, MercyOne Eastern Iowa Region president. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY