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13th Annual Women's Hall of Fame



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Individual ticket includes luncheon and awards ceremony.

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Call (510) 535-7414

Past Winners

 

Nomination Criteria

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
In 1993 the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the Alameda County Health Care Foundation, and the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women established a permanent Women's Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Women's Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding women for their achievements and contributions to the overall well being of our county and its citizens.

(Nominations for 2006 Are Now Closed)

NOMINATION CATEGORIES
Business and Professions: Women promoting and creating economic development opportunities for the advancement of women in the work world.
Community Service: Women volunteering to improve the overall quality of their community.
Culture and Art: Women enhancing and encouraging individual creativity in the performing, visual and media arts.
Education: Women promoting success in our public education system.
Environment: Women supporting and advocating the preservation of our environment.
Health: Women improving access to health care services and medical advancement for women.
Justice: Women reforming and expanding legal advocacy in our justice system.
Science: Women pioneering scientific research and advancement in technology.
Sports and Athletics: Women exhibiting leadership in sports and athletics.
Youth: Senior high school (12th grade) female students who have demonstrated leadership and made a difference in their community.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The inductee is:

  • Established in her career and/or volunteerism with significant achievements that have benefited the county.
  • Confident and mature in her achievements; and accepts her personal power and uses it in responsible creative ways.
  • Successful in overcoming personal and/or professional obstacles.
  • A role model for youth, women, and men in Alameda County who are striving to achieve their own successes.

GENERAL RULES

  • The Women's Hall of Fame is open to women of all ages, including youth, who live or work in Alameda County regardless of race, color, national origin, physical challenge, and religious or political affiliation, except current members of the Board of Supervisors, the Alameda County Health Care Foundation, the Commission on the Status of Women, elected officials, and the Women's Hall of Fame Planning Committee.
  • Awards may be posthumous.
  • More than one nomination may be submitted.
  • The Selection Panel will be comprised of citizens of Alameda County.
  • All nominees will be notified before the Awards Reception, tentatively scheduled the first Saturday in March.
  • All applications postmarked by 12/19/2005 will be accepted.
  • Prior nominations may be resubmitted.
  • Nominations become the property of the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women.

The Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame is endorsed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

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View 2005 Women's Hall of Fame Winners... and Other Past Winners

For more information, call Carolyn Roach at (510) 535-7414, or send email.

The Alameda County Health Care Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the medically underserved, indigent, and all Alameda County residents, with special emphasis on Alameda County Medical Center (ACMC) patients. ACMC is comprised of Highland General Hospital; Fairmont Hospital, John George Psychiatric Pavilion, and the five County Ambulatory Care Clinics.

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