ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 HALL OF FAME OF DELAWARE WOMEN
"In the Company of Great Women"

The Delaware Commission for Women (DCW) is now accepting nominations for the 29th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. If you know a woman who: is a native-born Delawarean or has resided in the state for at least ten years; is recognized in her field and among her colleagues; and whose work has had significant and lasting effect on the lives of others, consider nominating her for this prestigious honor. The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women is the state's foremost honor awarded in recognition of the significant contributions and achievements of Delaware women.

Since its inception in 1981, only 102 women have had the honor of induction into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. These women are leaders and achievers in a diverse variety of fields including government, medicine, business, education, law, advocacy, volunteerism, sciences, arts, aviation, corrections, radio and health. Most Delawareans are surprised at how many members they know.

The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Award Ceremony is held each March in recognition of Women's History Month. Nominations must be typewritten and submitted on the published form no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009. An independent selection committee will review the nominations according to the criteria stated on the nomination form. Nomination forms are available via mail, e-mail, or from the DCW website: http://commissionforwomen.delaware.gov/. For more information, please call the DCW at (302) 577-5287, or e-mail Carmen Gomez at carmen.gomez@state.de.us.