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Updated: February 15, 2009

 

The history of this wonderful event is rather remarkable and inspiring

Since 1996 the Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Program has offered an opportunity for women in wheelchairs to publicize their achievements, educate, and advocate for others with disabilities. The program is not a beauty pageant. It is a competition helping women to see their potential, share their accomplishments, and challenge personal growth.

The woman selected Ms. Wheelchair Iowa is a spokesperson, able to communicate to those with and without disabilities. She uses her title to open doors and speak to those who may not normally listen.

Previous Titleholders of the Ms. Wheelchair Iowa title

Judy Hoit
MWI 1996

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Penny Van Dewater
MWI 1997
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Barb Faber
MWI 1998

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Carol McClure
MWI 1999
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Jamie Baker
MWI 2000

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Becky Cadwell
MWI 2001
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Ruth Evans
MWI 2002
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Debi Scharf
MWI 2003
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Ami Dark
MWI 2004


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Shonnae Lundy
MWI 2005

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Jackie Heinz
MWI 2006

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Leivora Sanders
MWI 2007

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Ashley Lerch
MWI 2008


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Angie Plager
MWI 2009


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Previous Titleholders of the Ms. Wheelchair America title

2008 Michelle Colvard TX          
2007 Kristen McCosh MA          
2006 Autumn Grant MA          
2005 Kristen Ann Connors RI       1989 Jewell Massey GA
2004 Juliette Rizzo MD       1988 Peggy Simpson AL
2003 Catherine Gugala WI       1987 Sandra Honbaier NC
2002 Candy Marsh CO       1986 Donna Cline NV
2001 Nicki Ard SC       1985 Lori Cottam UT
2000 Tracy Charlton-O’Conner SD       1984 Gaynell Colburn MD
1999 Christina Gilmore WI       1983 Barbara Crozier AL
1998 Terri Cecil KY       1982 Marian Schooling-Vessells MD
1997 Elaine Stefanowicz WA       1981 Vivian Thompson MA
1996 Amy Baxter-Ley TX       1980 Nancy Pudvin GA
1995 Wendy Petzold WI       1979 Marge Chmielewski MI
1993/4 Dawn Blodgett CA       1978 Margie Sloan GA
1993 Kim Mensi AL       1977 Beverly Chapman FL
1992 Deanna -Van Hook TX       1976 Dixie Lee Etheridge MS 
1991 Mercedes Rodriguez-Fowler FL       1975 Kathy Smith-Tiley AL
1990 Kathy Garcia--Farnsworth UT       1974 Janie Robinson TX

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Former titleholders are welcome to send us more information and photos.
   We would like to hear from you.

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