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Nomination Deadline for the 2025 Montgomery County ‘Women Making History Award Extended to Dec. 12
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The nomination deadline for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s 2025 Montgomery County “Women Making History Award” has been extended to Thursday, Dec. 12.
In collaboration with Montgomery Women, the Commission for Women presents the annual award to recognize outstanding women who are making significant contributions to their vocation and to the community.
Recipients of the Women Making History Award will be recognized and featured on social media during Women’s History Month in March and at a small reception and panel discussion at a later date.
Nominees should exemplify one or more of the following:
- Developing or supporting programs resulting in positive social action
- Exceptional leadership in civic activities.
- Inspiration to others as a role model.
- Unselfish leadership and hard work in their field
Nominees must reside in Montgomery County or be employed in the County. High school seniors or college students can be nominated for the award.
Now in their fourth year, the “Women Making History” Awards have previously recognized trailblazers such as Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee and community leaders like Effie Macklin, Kathy Stevens and Carrie Fox.
Starting this year, nominations will not be considered for elected officials or individuals running for office.
The nomination form can be found here.
Media Contact: Carmen Kaarid