tagline
Community. Connection. Content.
vision
To become the leading source of connection, inspiration, and opportunity for women across Southeast Minnesota, where every woman sees herself reflected, supported, and celebrated in every issue, every event, and every story we share.
mission
Rochester Women Magazine is more than a publication, it’s a movement. Through our print and digital platforms, we amplify women’s voices, celebrate their stories, and equip them with the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive. Rooted in authenticity and driven by inclusion, we are continually evolving our magazine, website, social media, and events to reflect the strength, diversity, and brilliance of the women who shape Southeast Minnesota. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and ignite community, one powerful story at a time.
Awards
November 2011
Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association
In November 2011 at the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association Excellence Awards banquet, Ellington Miller Starks won a silver award for her “from the editor” letters in Rochester Women and Margo Stich won a silver award for her food column “contemplating the food we eat.”
2011: The Best Year Ever | Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association
June 2009
The Maude Finch Award
In June 2009, the United Way of Olmsted County Women’s Leadership Council [WLC] honored Maude Finch and the three recipients of the first annual The Maude Finch Award. Rochester Women magazine was recognized for the hope, inspiration, encouragement and fun the publication brings to countless women – and men – in our community. And its work in recognizing women’s accomplishments as family members, business women, artists, workers, friends and all the other roles women take on inspires people throughout the community and advances the common good.
August 2002
Rochester, Minnesota, Mothers & More Chapter
In August 2002 the Rochester, Minnesota, Mothers & More Chapter (#203) presented Women Communications, L.L.C./Rochester Women magazine the Mothers & More Business Award for highlighting working moms and offering a work environment conducive to balancing work and family life.
2006
MMPA at the Excellence Awards.
In 2006, Rochester Women magazine was awarded for a how-to summer craft for children article by MMPA at the Excellence Awards.
October 2008
PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota
In October 2008, PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota recognized Rochester Women magazine for providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
2001
Woman of the Year
In 2001, Jorrie Johnson (Hansen), Rochester Women publisher, was awarded Woman of the Year by American Business Women’s Association Rochester Charter.