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Montgomery County Commission for Women 2026 Girl Power Contest: Celebrating Women’s History Month

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW), in partnership with Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County Public Libraries, invites residents to participate in the ninth annual Girl Power Contest.  

This year’s contest invites residents to reflect on the women—past and present—who have demonstrated extraordinary real-life “superpowers.” Who inspires you—whether a historical figure, family member, neighbor, or advocate—and how did she use her strengths to make a meaningful difference? 

County residents ages five and older are invited to submit a short story, poem, drawing, or other creative work related to this topic.  

The deadline to submit is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Submissions are limited to one per person. Written entries should be no more than 500 words and must include full name, age, grade and school (if applicable), telephone number, and email address. 

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Winners will be selected in four categories: 

  • Elementary School 
  • Middle School 
  • High School 
  • Adult 

Selected winners will be featured on the Commission for Women’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X. They will also be invited to attend a recognition ceremony and receive a certificate and Girl Power swag bag. Winners will be announced in early May.

Entries submitted by minors must include written permission from a parent or guardian and must be the original work of the participant. All submissions become the property of the Montgomery County Commission for Women and may be used for publicity purposes.  

For more information and to submit entries for the 2026 Girl Power Contest online, please visit here: http://bit.ly/4l6oMfZ   

Entries should be submitted electronically through the virtual submission form: https://bit.ly/4r81fNf   

Email submissions will be accepted, although electronic submission is strongly encouraged. Submit entries via email to [email protected] or mailed to: 2026 Girl Power Contest, Montgomery County Commission for Women, 21 Maryland Ave., Suite 330, in  Rockville, 20850. 

For more information, call 240-777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.  

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Release ID: 26-081
Media Contact: Nordea Lewis