The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for 2019 inductees into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. 

To provide visible examples for tomorrow’s female leaders, the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women established the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame in 1975. The honor is designed to recognize Iowa’s women leaders who contribute their talents and skills to improve the state’s quality of life.

The Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame inducts contemporary (living) or historical (deceased) women who were born in Iowa, achieved prominence within the state, or have been a resident of Iowa for an extended period and have. They should also have:

• Made significant and enduring contributions to their field of endeavor, professional or otherwise.
• Impacted the social, cultural, economic or political well-being of the community, state or nation.
• Elevated the status of women and positively impacted women and girls.
• Helped open new frontiers for women and for society in general.
• Inspired others by their example.

The commission is also accepting nominations for the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice. This medal is awarded to Iowans whose life and work illustrate such service and dedication, especially in the field of social justice. 

More information and nomination forms can be found online. Nominations are due by April 1, 2019. For questions, contact Kristen Corey at 515-281-4470 or women@iowa.gov. To view past members of the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, clickhere.