In tribute to such inspiring contributions, dsm magazine, One Iowa and American Equity will celebrate the 4th annual LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards on October 19, 2022, at Willow on Grand (6011 Grand Ave. in Des Moines). Networking is from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The program runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We will also recognize an ally of the LGBTQ community, someone whose contributions to equality and justice have helped ensure that gender and sexual orientation must not be stigmatized or marginalized in the culture of Iowa.

2022 Legacy Leader Honorees Include:

Dr. Pamela Duffy (Des Moines)

Mark Kassis and Terry Lowman (Ames)

Jordan Selha (Des Moines)

Bruce Teague (Iowa City)

Aiden Vazquez (Davenport)

2022 LGBTQ Ally Honoree:

Dr. Rebecca Gruber (Des Moines)