2023 Inductees


May Mann Jennings

Jacksonville, FL

Video Biography

May Mann Jennings was a pioneering leader in Florida whose influence extended far beyond her tenure as First Lady during Governor William Sherman Jennings’ administration (1901–1905). As President of the GFWC…


Graci McGillicuddy

Sarasota, FL

Video Biography

Graci’s mission to stop the cycle of child abuse began 40 years ago, after
reading about the death of Shannon Nicole, a 20-month-old baby who was brutally abused and killed by her parents. This marked a significant…


Penny Thompson

Miami, FL

Video Biography

Penny Thompson was raised by her widowed mother on a small farm. Inspired by Amelia Earhart, she attained her private pilots license in 1936 at 19 years old. Little did she know, she would go on to play a major role…

Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees