We hope you will join us for Independent Women’s Forum’s (IWF) Annual Awards Gala! Our gala is one of the most sought-after tickets in town and you won’t want to miss it.
The gala, like IWF, is known for being as lighthearted and fun as it is elegant and inspiring. At the gala, IWF recognizes and celebrates true champions, who are dedicated defenders of freedom and opportunity.
Mix and mingle with everyone from members of Congress to business executives to primetime news hosts. And listen to inspiring speeches from some of the most respected leaders in the country.
IWF’s Annual Awards Gala is an experience you’ll never forget.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
2023 Annual Awards Gala
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner
Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC
Black Tie Optional
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HONORING
Woman of Valor
Miranda Devine
New York Post Columnist and Bestselling Author
Lifetime Achievement
Lynn Friess
Philanthropist and Author
Resilience
Chaya Raichik
Libs of TikTok Creator
Gentleman of Distinction
Enes Kanter Freedom
Human Rights Activist, NBA Star, and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
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THE AWARDS
Barbara K. Olson Woman Of Valor
The Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award has been bestowed upon some of the most influential female leaders in the country since 2004. It recognizes extraordinary women who have demonstrated a firm commitment to liberty, limited government, and personal responsibility, and whose work has helped make significant improvements to the lives of women and their loved ones.
Past Honorees
Kimberley Strassel
Janice Dean
Maria Bartiromo
US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
Ambassador Nikki Haley
Kellyanne Conway
Carly Fiorina
The Honorable Barbara Comstock
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The Honorable Marsha Blackburn
The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
The Honorable Mary Bono
The Honorable R. Gaull Silberman
The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao
The Honorable Lynne V. Cheney
Gentleman Of Distinction
The Gentleman of Distinction Award celebrates a gentleman that is committed to protecting and defending our American ideals and works to create a stronger and healthier society. He also exemplifies a commitment to respect and civil discourse, showing generosity and kindness to critics, while remaining steadfast in his beliefs. He is an advocate for limited government, economic liberty, and personal freedom, and promotes equal opportunities for women and men.
Past Honorees
Vivek Ramaswamy
Sen. Tim Scott
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
Larry Kudlow
Mike Rowe
Mark Steyn
Ed Gillespie
Steve Forbes
Resilience Award
The Resilience Award recognizes a woman or man who exhibits bravery, courage, and inner strength and helps create stronger, more vibrant communities by encouraging more respectful dialogue and civic engagement.
Past Honorees
Tulsi Gabbard
Asra Nomani
Kristy Swanson
Diana Davis Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award
The Diana Davis Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates an individual who, through her talents, hard work, and dedication, made a lasting contribution to our country and to the cause of freedom.
Independent Women’s Forum (“IWF”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations, including its 2022 Annual Awards Gala (the “Gala”). The Gala is a private event with limited capacity, and IWF reserves the right to refuse ticket sales and/or entry to the Gala, and to remove individuals from the Gala, for any reason.
