The Rhonda Wood Smith Award was created to recognize exemplary work of young city officials and those new to city government. The criteria included innovation, bold leadership, commitment and sacrifice. The award was named for Rhonda Wood Smith, a single parent who served as mayor of Garner while working as a municipal consultant. She succumbed to cancer early in 1997 after establishing an outstanding reputation as a civic minded person committed to her community.

Criteria and Nomination Form

Rhonda Wood Smith Award Criteria

Rhonda Wood Smith Award Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Family of Rhonda Wood Smith
Paul Smith, Gilbert Mayor
Dennis Woodruff, Carlisle Mayor
Ed Smith, Carroll Mayor
Hector Velez, Storm Lake Council Member
Matt Brick, Windsor Heights Council Member
Karen Forneris, Sioux City Council Member
Charles Allen, Newton Mayor
Ryan Heiar, Eagle Grove City Administrator
Candi Schmieder, Marengo Council Member
Jeff Beauregard, Palo Mayor
Ellen Habel, Coralville Assistant City Administrator