The Original Iris Newman

Iris Newman was the consummate business leader. She played a pivotal role in AWE's development and was a mentor to many younger entrepreneurs throughout her career, always believing that helping open the doors for others was not just a smart thing but the right thing to do.

She founded several brokerage firms and was the founder and CEO of Veritas Medical Services. Iris Newman left an indelible mark on not just women entrepreneurs but on the business community as a whole.  The winners of The Iris Newman Award reflect her high level of commitment, energy, and desire to give something back.

Recognizing the Women Who Create an Impact on Business and Others

AWE established the Iris Newman Award in honor of Iris Newman, a founder of AWE and a life long leader of women entrepreneurs. The Iris Newman Award is given each year to a woman business leader who has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping advance women entrepreneurs.

 

2012 Iris Newman Award Recipient
Barbara Schilberg

The award recipient will possess exceptional strengths in most or all of the following areas:

• leadership in the entrepreneurial community
• a commitment to mentoring and educating others
• a commitment to improve access to opportunities for women in business
• a trailblazing spirit in her respective field
• outstanding support of women business entrepreneurs  

Past Recipients

2012 Barbara Schilberg
2011 Maria Maccecchini
2010 Maxine Ballen
2009 Kathy Crothall
2008 Lucinda Duncalfe Holt
2007 Jane Holmes Hollingsworth
2006 Kathleen Shay
2005 Brenda D. Gavin
2004 Gerianne DiPiano
2003 Geri Swift
2002 Irene Horstmann Hannan