The Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame was established through the efforts of the Maryland Commission for Women and the Women Legislators of Maryland in 1985. Its purpose is to honor Maryland women, who have made unique and lasting contributions to the economic, political, cultural and social life of the state, and to provide visible models of achievement for tomorrow’s female leaders. Currently, the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame is located in the Maryland Law Library in Annapolis, where a plaque and information about the honorees can be found. Among those honored are legislators, political and social activists, scientists, educators, writers, and business, spiritual and community leaders. They represent women who have helped to shape the State of Maryland, the United States, and the world.
Individuals are selected for induction through a process that begins with an annual statewide call for nominations. An independent selection committee reviews the applications and selects up to five women from the historical and contemporary categories.
To learn more about each of the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame honorees, click here: Maryland State Archives.
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MARYLAND WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME – 2013
