Thank you for being one of our runway models for the 2026 Power of the Purse event! By strutting your stuff down the runway, you are showcasing your commitment to supporting women’s health in East Central Iowa! This page serves as a one-stop shop for all the information you need to know leading up to the Power of the Purse event on Thursday, September 10 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Cedar Rapids. If you have any additional questions about Power of the Purse, please contact Taylor Nelson.

Check back often, as this page will continue to be updated, as the event gets closer.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER:

• August 21: Purse assignments released to runway models
• September 1: Deadline for submitting Model Information Form (linked below)
• September 10: Power of the Purse event – day-of timeline will be coming soon

MODEL RESOURCES:

• 2026 Power of the Purse Event Site
  • View the Power of the Purse event page on uweci.org for event details and tickets.
• Model Information Form
  • • Fill out the form linked above to provide your why for supporting Women United, walk-up song, and other details about your runway experience. This form is required.
• 2026 Runway Model Promotional Toolkit
  • Use the flyer, text message template, email content, and social media posts to spread the word about Power of the Purse and your involvement in the event.
• Model Photo Gallery
  • Check out photos from previous Power of the Purse events to get inspired for your own runway appearance.
• 2025 Power of the Purse Highlight Video
  • Watch last year’s recap video to see what Power of the Purse is all about and to get hyped up for this year’s event.