Deb Dalziel Woman Entrepreneur Achievement Award
The Deb Dalziel Woman Entrepreneur Achievement Award is awarded annually to women who have significantly improved or changed their own personal situation, thus having an impact on others around them. The award was established in 1999 by America’s SBDC Iowa to help highlight the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in Iowa. The purpose of the Deb Dalziel award is not only to honor Dalziel, a long-time advocate of women entrepreneurs, but also to ensure that the groundwork is in place to assure women equal advantages in the business world.
As director of America’s SBDC Iowa at Southeastern Community College from 1987 to 1999, Deb Dalziel served as a mentor for women developing business projects. According to Ron Manning, former state director of the Iowa SBDC, Deb was a resourceful consultant and advisor who served as an excellent example for her clients of how women can achieve success in the business world. Dalziel died of cancer at the age of 44.
2024 Deb Dalziel Entrepreneur of the Year
Melissa Fabian
Melissa Fabian is the Owner/CEO of Simply Nourished Market & Mercantile
and Foxtrot Properties. Simply Nourished is a local and specialty food market, an old-fashioned neighborhood grocery store with a modern twist and a dedication to supporting local producers and filling food voids for people with food allergies or other dietary needs. Simply Nourished sources its products largely from local businesses, from vegetables and meats to olive oils and gifts. The business fosters a sense of place and community by holding cooking classes and other events.
Past Award Winners
                                Nannette Griffin
                             Griffin Muffler and Brake
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Sally Nichols
Burlington in Bloom
Burlington
Anna Bradley
Criterion 508 Solutions, Inc.
Johnston
Jane Shekleton
JaneyLynn’s Designs
New Hampton
Penny Brown Huber
Funding Solutions
Ames
Nancy Moeller
CustomCraft Trailer Outfitters and Inn the Hunt
Kanawha
Deanna Cloud
Marvel Media Inc.
Sioux City
Mary Connell
Air Control Inc. and ACI Fabricators
Clinton
Vanessa Oden
Vanessa Oden communication Services
Exline
Pat Galasso
Ge-Angelo’s Inc.
Clear Lake
Martha Wolf and Susan Saunders
Ivy Bake Shoppe & Cafe
Fort Madison and Burlington
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