I am Woman!

During the first week of class, my Women's Studies professor had the class take a quiz on our knowledge of women in history. I was surprised at how little my classmates and I knew about their role in history, especially when we compared that to what we knew about men's roles. So I came up with the I Am Woman award, given to women who are powerful, influential and trailblazing role models which truly exude what it means to be Phenomenally, Woman. I feel this will educate myself and others on the important roles women play in our society. And our first IAW award goes to (drumroll please).......




A Phenomenal Woman who has claimed the number one spot on the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World list for not one, not two, but FOUR consecutive years in a row. She is none other than Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany. She is often compared to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher because of her political agenda, science background, and "Iron Frau" nickname. Some of her honors and achievements include being the first female German chancellor, the youngest Chancellor to serve since World War II, recipient of the Vision for Europe award, recipient of the Charlemagne Prize, and member of the Council of Women World Leaders.