Summer 2009

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is honored to announce the process of selecting the 2009/2010 nominees for the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. This annual event celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding Florida women is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. Held in conjunction with Women’s History Month, the Hall of Fame commemorates Women’s History by honoring and remembering those women whose lives and contributions have positively affected both Florida and the nation.

Since 1982 distinguished women of Florida have been nominated by the citizens and selected by the Governor for this prestigious designation. As officially mandated by the Florida Legislature in 1992, the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those women who, through their work and dedication have made significant improvements to the lives of women and to all the citizens of Florida.

This year the Commission is once again given the challenging task of selecting 10 nominees from a pool of nearly 70 qualified and outstanding women. The Women’s Hall of Fame Committee will complete this daunting task with a final selection of 10 meritorious women whose names will be sent to Governor Charlie Crist for his final selection of up to three for the 2010 inductees. Following our commitment to education and Women’s History, the three inductees for 2009/2010 will join past inductees with a plaque featuring their picture and a brief history of their accomplishments to be displayed in the Florida Capitol Rotunda. Biographies of current Hall of Fame members are available at the Commission’s website at www.fcsw.net.

"Florida continues to flourish because of its strong women leaders and their unceasing strides to improve the quality of life in our state. The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame gives us the opportunity to honor these remarkable women whose efforts helped build a brighter future for all Floridians," says Carrie Estevez Lee, 2009/2010 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Committee Chair. "With this in mind, we ask that you take time to nominate a deserving woman who has made a difference in the lives of those they serve."

The Commission also encourages individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations to consider the many sponsorship opportunities that exist with the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. "Sponsorship provides the opportunity for charitable giving along with increased recognition and involvement with Florida Women’s Hall of Fame and the citizens of Florida whom we serve," says Commissioner Lee.

Please contact the FCSW office at (850) 414-3300 for additional information. You may also support this event by listing the date in your organization’s newsletter and other publications.

For more information on the Women’s Hall of Fame, please log onto our website at www.FCSW.net.