Congratulations to the 2013 Iris Award winners; Dianna Kretzschmar, Lisa Lowe and Jaynie Roberts!  These three incredible women who are leaders in senior advocacy, the law and the arts in Southwest Washington were honored at the annual awards ceremony held March 7, 2013 on the eve of International Women’s Day.

The Iris Awards are presented each year by Clark College, the Clark College Foundation and the Vancouver Business Journal.  The 2013 Iris Awards ceremony was sponsored by Riverview Community Bank and emceed by Laural Porter of KGW Newschannel 8.  The YWCA Clark County also returned to support this regional event.

Thank you to all of the nominators, sponsors, supporters, attendees and winners for making the 2013 Iris Awards such a memorable event!

Video highlights of the 2013 Iris Awards

Check back soon for additional CVTV coverage of the event and information about the 2014 Iris Awards.

Learn more about:

• the 2013 honorees

• the history of the Iris Awards

• past honorees

2013 Iris Awards: In the News

3 women to be honored for works: Annual Iris Awards recognize lasting contributions in Southwest Washington

The Columbian - March 3, 2013

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2013 Iris Awards to honor achievement and service

The Reflector - February 20, 2013

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Clark College announces the 2013 Iris Award winners

The Daily Insider - February 6, 2013

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The 2012 Iris Awards

Watch the Iris Awards on Clark-Vancouver Television (CVTV)