Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for 2020

Nominations for the 2020 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame are now being accepted through March 31, 2020, by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Since its inception in 1982, the Hall of Fame has recognized and honored Florida women who, through their lives and works, have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for all citizens of …

Women’s History Essay Contest Deadline Extended Copy

Tallahassee, FL (November 30, 2018) — Good news! In order to accommodate the challenging schedule posed on the Florida Panhandle due to Hurricane Michael, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women has extended the deadline for the 2019 Women’s History Essay Contest to December 22, 2018. It is the desire of the Commission for all Florida Middle School students …

Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Celebrates Leading Women in 37th Induction Ceremony

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Commission on the Status of Women today inducted three new members into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame at a distinguished ceremony in Orlando as a part of the Florida Chamber’s Future of Florida Forum. Celebrating its 37th anniversary, the Hall of Fame honored 2019 inductees Doris Mae Barnes, Dr. Judith Ann Bense, and Mildred …

Commission Launches 2020 Women’s History Essay Contest

  Tallahassee, FL (September 13, 2019) — The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is seeking entries for the 2020 Women’s History Essay Contest for students in grades 6–8. The Commission invites students to participate in order to gain a more relevant appreciation of women’s roles in history. “Celebrating women’s history presents the opportunity to honor and recount stories of …

Commission Announces 2019 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the selection of Doris Mae Barnes, Dr. Judith Ann Bense, and Mildred Wilborn Gildersleeve to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. They were considered for their work to make significant improvements in life for women and all citizens …

Commission Announces Finalists for the 2019 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame

TalTallahassee, FL (May 31, 2019) — The ten finalists for the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame chosen by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women have been announced and sent to Governor Ron DeSantis who will soon select the 2019 inductees into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.  As is customary, the Governor will select up to three women for induction into the Hall …

Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for 2019 – Deadline Extended

Nominations for the 2019 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame are now being accepted through March 29, 2019, by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Since its inception in 1982, the Hall of Fame has recognized and honored Florida women who, through their lives and works, have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for all citizens of …

Women’s History Essay Contest Deadline Extended

Tallahassee, FL (November 30, 2018) — Good news! In order to accommodate the challenging schedule posed on the Florida Panhandle due to Hurricane Michael, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women has extended the deadline for the 2019 Women’s History Essay Contest to December 22, 2018. It is the desire of the Commission for all Florida Middle School students …

Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Celebrates Leading Women in 36th Induction Ceremony

ORLANDO, FL — The Florida Commission on the Status of Women today inducted three new members into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame at a distinguished ceremony in Orlando as a part of the Future of Florida Forum. Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the Hall of Fame honored 2018 inductees Adela Hernandez Gonzmart, Lee Bird Leavengood and Janet E. Petro for significant …