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Florida
Women's Hall of Fame
The Florida Women's Hall of Fame was created by
Florida Statute, to honor women who, through
their lives and efforts, have made significant
contributions to the improvement of life for
women and for all citizen of Florida. The FCSW
maintains and facilitates the permanent Florida
Women's Hall of Fame display in the state
Capitol.
Nominations for the 2010 - 2011 Florida
Women's Hall of Fame are
closed.
Please join us for the 2010 - 2011 Induction
Ceremony to be held
March 22, 2011, 5:00
p.m. in the Capitol Courtyard.
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 the state.
The Commission accepts nominations to the Hall
of Fame annually between April 1 and July 15.
Following deliberations, the Commission will
recommend 10 nominees to Governor Charlie Crist,
who will select up to three women for induction
into the Hall.
Three
Outstanding Women Inducted into the
2009/2010 Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Governor Charlie Crist inducted
three outstanding Florida women into
the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
in the Capitol Courtyard in
Tallahassee. The women honored
included
Dr. Eugenie Clark,
Claudine Dianne Ryce, and
Dara Grace Torres. The Florida
Women’s Hall of Fame honors women
who, through their lives and
efforts, have made significant
contributions to the improvement of
live for women and for all citizen
of Florida. The event honoring the
inductees serves as an
acknowledgment of lifetime
achievement, as well as a
celebration.
“These women represent the
very best of Florida,” Governor
Crist said. “Their accomplishments
are not only impressive, but have
impacted their communities in a
powerful and meaningful way. It
gives me great pleasure to honor
their contributions to our state
through the Florida Women’s Hall of
Fame.”
Photos of the 2009/2010
Florida Women's Hall of Fame Induction
Click for more information on:
Dr. Eugenie Clark
Claudine Dianne Ryce
Dara Grace Torres
2009/2010 Florida Women's Hall of
Fame Sponsors
Mark Your Calendar!
In honor of Women's History Month, the Florida Commission on the Status
of Women will induct the 2009-20010 Women's Hall
of Fame honorees on
March 23, 2010,
5:00
PM in the Capitol Courtyard. Please contact the FCSW office at (850) 414-3300 for more
information.
Additional Links:
2009
- 2010
Florida Women's Hall of Fame Brochure in .pdf
History of the Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Members of the Florida Women's Hall of Fame
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