2025 Leadership Iowa Award: Recipient Revealed
Susan Judkins has clinched the coveted leadership for Iowa Award,a testament to her unwavering community and statewide leadership commitments. This prestigious recognition, awarded by Leadership Iowa, spotlights Judkins’ exceptional contributions to Iowa. As the client development director at RDG Planning & Design, her career spans decades of influential work, including spearheading economic development initiatives and serving on the Clive City Council since 2013. Judkins’ extraordinary background includes roles with the Indianola School Board, the Rebuild Iowa Office, and the Iowa League of Cities, making her a perfect choice for this year’s honor. See her formally recognized at ABI’s taking Care of Business Conference in Council Bluffs. For more news like this story, check News Directory 3. Discover what’s next,as Judkins continues her community development and leadership work.
Susan Judkins Receives Leadership for Iowa Award
Susan Judkins, of Clive, Iowa, has been named the recipient of the Leadership for Iowa Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by Leadership Iowa, a programme of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry foundation. The award acknowledges Judkins’ remarkable dedication to leadership at both the community and statewide levels.
Judkins currently serves as the client development director for RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines. Her extensive career includes spearheading economic and leadership development initiatives, along with decades of contributions to local and state government. Her experience includes serving on the Indianola School Board, leading legislative efforts for the Rebuild Iowa Office, launching the Vision Iowa program, and directing governmental affairs for the iowa League of Cities. She has been a member of the Clive City Council since 2013, further demonstrating her commitment to public service and community leadership.
Judkins will be formally recognized during ABI’s Taking Care of Business Conference in Council Bluffs on Thursday. The Leadership for Iowa Award celebrates alumni who exemplify outstanding leadership qualities and make a meaningful impact on iowa communities and the state as a whole. Her work in economic development programs and her long-standing service in local and state government make her a fitting recipient of this year’s award, highlighting her dedication to community leadership and economic development.
What’s next
Judkins will continue her work with RDG Planning & Design and her service on the Clive City Council, focusing on community development and leadership initiatives in the coming years.