Michigan Women's Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

What women in our community are worthy of recognition on the state level? 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, which honors women who have distinguished themselves in one or more fields of endeavor. (For a full list of fields recognized, visit michiganwomenshalloffame.org.)

Candidates for admission to the Hall of Fame may have been born in Michigan or achieved prominence within the state or been a resident of the state for an extended period after achieving prominence elsewhere. A nominated woman may be living or deceased. Women’s organizations may also be nominated.

All nominations must be submitted by mail on approved nomination forms, found on the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame website. Printed versions may be obtained by calling the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame at 517-484-1880 or by writing to info@michgianwomen.org. The deadline for submissions is March 21, 2012.

Honorees of the past have included Debbie Stabenow, Michigan’s first female U.S. senator; Rosa Parks, civil rights activist; Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering, developers of the whooping cough vaccine; Sarah Emma Edmonds, a Civil War soldier; and singer Aretha Franklin.

The 29th annual induction ceremony for the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame will take place on Oct. 18, 2012 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.