March 28, 2010

The IDWC is a forum for Idaho Democratic Women to focus on issues of concern, to increase involvement of women in the Democratic Party, to contribute to and to work for Democratic candidates, and to encourage and prepare more women to run for and be elected to public offices at all levels of government.

The IDWC is about party building. The IDWC believes a strong two-party system is crucial to the future of Idaho and the voice of women is important in achieving this goal.



The IDWC believes in the Democratic Party
The Party working for America’s values:

Expanding Education Opportunities
Improving Economic Opportunities
Strengthening Idaho’s Families
Protecting Our Environment
Enhancing the Quality of Life within Our Communities


December 5, 2008

The Annual Dottie Stimpson Award

The Dottie Stimpson award “honors a woman who has demonstrated perseverance, persistence, patience, passion, commitment and leadership such as Dottie Stimpson has over the years as she founded the Idaho Democratic Women’s Caucus. Dottie’s work on behalf of the Democratic Party and the Women’s Caucus has been significant, and in this way we honor her loyalty, energy, and support.”

Dottie Stimpson, a long-time Democratic activist in Washington, D.C., before moving to Idaho in 1990, is a former Idaho Democratic National Committee member and co-founder of the IDWC. In January 2001, the IDWC announced the first annual award named for Dottie.

The award is presented annually at the winter meeting of the IDWC in Boise following the Frank Church Dinner. Next year’s meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012.