The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) has announced its finalists for the 2023 Iris Awards, presented by LSW Architects. The three recipients of this year’s awards will be revealed in a virtual ceremony following the GVC’s Women Who Mean Business Symposium, at noon on Wednesday, March 8.
For over three decades, the Iris Awards have shone a spotlight on the remarkable women of Southwest Washington who have made a lasting impact on their community. Since its inception in 1985, this prestigious award has celebrated the exceptional achievements of women who embody outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and public service.
- Amy Davis, senior vice president of business banking for Columbia Bank;
- Amy Reeves, vice president, Southwest Washington area manager for OnPoint Community Credit Union;
- Colleen O’Neal, co-board president of the Battle Ground Education Foundation;
- Debbie Ham, executive director of Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF);
- Holly Williams, commissioner on the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission;
- Jan Van Dyke, Clark Public Utilities commissioner;
- Karin Edwards, president of Clark College;
- Linda Reid, senior vice president, relationship banking officer for Heritage Bank;
- Lisa Dow, executive vice president and chief risk officer for Columbia Bank; and
- Monica Tellez-Fowler, deputy chief executive officer, C-TRAN.