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San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame

San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame The Women's Hall of Fame is an annual induction ceremony the recognizes five women from San Diego whose actions and accomplishments have made a difference

An annual event at which 5 local women are inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame at a sit-down dinner.

The Women's Hall of Fame is an annual induction ceremony the recognizes five women from San Diego whose actions and accomplishments have visibly made a difference for women in the community. The five women honored every year will be remembered for their efforts in a Hall of Fame exhibit housed at the Women's Museum of California. The annual induction ceremony is also a forum for coalition building between the four co-hosts and dozens of women's organizations representing San Diego's diverse population. HISTORY
In 2001, the four co-hosts of the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame organized the first Hall of Fame event to honor and acknowledge women who have made outstanding volunteer contributions and significantly added to the quality of life in San Diego County. The purpose of the annual induction of women into the Hall of Fame is to make women's actions and accomplishments visible in San Diego. CO-HOSTS
The Women's Museum of California seeks to educate and inspire present and future generations about the experiences and contributions of women through collecting, preserving and interpreting the evidence of that experience. The museum also has an extensive reference library, archive and collection to assist in research throughout the community. The Commission on the Status of Women, established in 1975, studies and advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs and problems of women to eliminate the practice of discrimination and prejudice on the basis of gender. San Diego State University Department of Women's Studies, the nation's first women's studies department, established in 1970, offers a BA, MA and Post Baccalaureate Certificate. It has a reputation for excellence in curriculum, faculty, community involvement, and international scholarly liaisons. The Women's Center, University of California, San Diego provides education and support on gender issues affecting UCSD and general communities. The Center advances women's intellectual, professional, and personal goals to increase awareness of issues affecting women and men.

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06/26/2022

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You can play an important role in supporting the next 20 years of the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame by joining t...
03/18/2021

You can play an important role in supporting the next 20 years of the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame by joining the WHOF 20th Anniversary Honorary Committee.

All Honorary Committee members will be acknowledged during the event and in the program book. You can join the committee at the following levels:

$60

$120

$250

Join the committee her: https://bit.ly/3vEn6jO

12/22/2020
Chat with the Artist: Katie Ruiz

Get a sneak peek of the Museum's Waves of Feminism mural with artist Katie Ruiz.
The mural will be unveiled on January 16th outside the Women's Museum of California in Liberty Station. The mural is a visual representation of the 3 different waves of feminism and the notable leaders in each era.
Join artist Katie Ruiz in her studio as she shows her current progress on the mural, discusses her artistic process, and answers questions from our Facebook followers.

The Women's Museum of California featured San Diego Women's Hall of Fame Inductee, Councilmember Barbara Bry in their la...
11/25/2020
Trailblazing Women Episode 8 l Hon. Barbara Bry

The Women's Museum of California featured San Diego Women's Hall of Fame Inductee, Councilmember Barbara Bry in their latest episode.

San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry has been blazing trails for decades. The latest, a campaign trail in a bid to become the third woman ele...

Celebrate the amazing of accomplishments of women filmmakers from around the world this weekend with the Women's Museum ...
11/09/2020
Women's Film Festival San Diego | Women's Museum

Celebrate the amazing of accomplishments of women filmmakers from around the world this weekend with the Women's Museum of California and Women's Film Festival San Diego!

WFFSD is dedicated to decreasing the gender gap in filmmaking and supporting emerging women filmmakers. The Festival weekend host workshops for filmmakers to learn from other women in the industry and network with other women filmmakers

This month's instalment of Women's Museum of California and The San Diego Union-Tribune's Phenomenal Women Series featu...
08/10/2020
Phenomenal women series

This month's instalment of Women's Museum of California and The San Diego Union-Tribune's Phenomenal Women Series features , including San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, Monique Henderson: https://bit.ly/3cpJF1D

The San Diego Union-Tribune and the Women’s Museum of California are celebrating a century of female achievement in San Diego to mark the 100th year of women’s suffrage in America.

More info on the upcoming Hall of Fame virtual Induction Ceremony. Please join us. It's free.
06/12/2020

More info on the upcoming Hall of Fame virtual Induction Ceremony. Please join us. It's free.

It's a brave new world as we move our annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in to the virtual mode. Please join us on-...
06/09/2020
San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame

It's a brave new world as we move our annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in to the virtual mode. Please join us on-line as we honor and induct 6 San Diego women of merit. June 28th at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Attendance is FREE. Simply register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-county-womens-hall-of-fame-tickets-108746535816

The 19th year of the Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where we will honor and induct 7 San Diego women into the Hall of Fame.

Happy Birthday to San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Inductee, !
05/26/2020

Happy Birthday to San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Inductee, !

in astronaut Sally Ride was born. In 1983, Dr. Ride became the first American woman to orbit Earth on board Space Shuttle Challenger. Her next flight was an eight-day mission in 1984.

We are sad to announce that due to serious Conoravirus concerns, the 19th Annual Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremon...
03/12/2020

We are sad to announce that due to serious Conoravirus concerns, the 19th Annual Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been rescheduled to June 28th. We hope all ticket holders will be understanding and willing to join us on the new date as we honor and celebrate the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees.

A great story about two great women. Join us March 15 to see them inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of F...
03/05/2020
Alumni Stories | Sue Gonda and Olivia Puentes-Reynolds

A great story about two great women. Join us March 15 to see them inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame.

When Sue Gonda talks about the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame, her voice echoes the enthusiasm of a mother speaking about her firstborn. Gonda and Olivia Puentes-Reynolds, with others, developed the annual Hall of Fame event and celebrated the first inductees 18 years ago.

Nominations for the 2020 are still open. Til December 31. Easy women’sUse www.womensmuseumca.org
12/29/2019
Women's Museum of California

Nominations for the 2020 are still open. Til December 31. Easy women’s
Use www.womensmuseumca.org

The Women's Museum of Californis is dedicated toInspiring current and future generations through the accomplishments and contributions of women in history and women today.

San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame's cover photo
12/17/2019

San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame's cover photo

San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame's cover photo
10/22/2019

San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame's cover photo

Mark your calendars for the 2020 San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. March 15, 2pm at the Jacobs ...
10/22/2019
San Diego Women's Hall of Fame

Mark your calendars for the 2020 San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. March 15, 2pm at the Jacobs Center.

And send in your nomination for a woman deserving of recognition in this Hall of Fame. Nominations open until Dec. 31. Simply fill in the form here: https://www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.org/

The Women's Hall of Fame is an annual induction ceremony the recognizes five women from San Diego whose actions and accomplishments have visibly made a difference for women in the community.

Congrats to Lilia Garcia, Ruth Goldschmiedova Sax , Colleen O’Harra, Bridget Wilson, and Dr. Dorothy Smith. Thank you to...
03/04/2019

Congrats to Lilia Garcia, Ruth Goldschmiedova Sax , Colleen O’Harra, Bridget Wilson, and Dr. Dorothy Smith. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate these extraordinary women in our community.

Congratulations to this year’s inductees of the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame.

Do you know a woman in San Diego who has made a positive difference in her community? Nominate her to be inducted into t...
11/06/2018

Do you know a woman in San Diego who has made a positive difference in her community? Nominate her to be inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame: http://bit.ly/2NB1dyQ

Do you know a woman who has made positive difference in her community? Nominate them for the San Diego County Women's H...
10/16/2018
San Diego Women's Hall of Fame | Nominate

Do you know a woman who has made positive difference in her community? Nominate them for the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame: bit.ly/2NB1dyQ

Nominate a woman who has made a positive impact in San Diego

Today, The United States Postal Service honors astronaut Sally Ride with a Forever Stamp. Ride was inducted into the San...
05/23/2018

Today, The United States Postal Service honors astronaut Sally Ride with a Forever Stamp. Ride was inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame in 2006, learn more about her here: http://bit.ly/2s0YF0K

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Women's Museum Of California C/O San Diego History Center 1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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Do you know a woman who has significantly contributed to the quality of life for women and has made outstanding volunteer contributions in San Diego County? The San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame is requesting nominations for its 2023 Induction Ceremony. Categories include: Trailblazer, Empowerer, Activist, Cultural Bridge Builder, and Historian:
https://www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.com/nominate

The Hall of Fame is a project of the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the Women's Museum of California, San Diego State University Women's Studies, and UCSD Women's Center.
Do you know a woman who has made a difference? The San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2022 induction ceremony: http://bit.ly/2NB1dyQ
Today at 2:30pm, UPAC President and CEO, Margaret Iwanaga Penrose, will be inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame as the Cultural Bridge Builder. Margaret has been an incredible and impactful leader at UPAC for the past 30+ years. Please join us to recognize her, and 5 other inspiring female inductees, for the outstanding work they have done in our community. To attend the event, visit www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.org
Thank you The San Diego Union-Tribune for highlighting this year's outstanding inductees to the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame. Each of our inductees have made positive impacts in San Diego through the dedicated service to their communities.

There is still time to register for our virtual ceremony taking place tomorrow at 2:30 pm: https://www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.com/event
“Women have been in the forefront of getting things done in creating libraries and parks, from schools to major institutions, in all of our cities and all of our cultural heritages, they never got the recognition, they didn’t get the newspaper articles, they didn’t get the money.” - Dr Sue Gonda on why the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame was started 20 years ago.

Join us this Sunday for the 2021 Induction Ceremony! Register here: https://www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.com/
Two SDSU women were among the driving forces behind an effort to recognize women who have shaped San Diego County. Read the NewsCenter article for the full story. San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University--The Official Page SDSU Alumni Women's Studies Department, SDSU http://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/news_story.aspx?sid=78349
Join the Women's Museum for the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame this March as we induct six more outstanding women into the hall of fame. http://bit.ly/2V4fPqe
Get to know the 20th annual San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Inductees!

LGBT rights activist Susan K. Jester, criminal justice advocate Geneviéve Jones-Wright, the Honorable Judge Ronda Trapp, historian Dr. Rosalie Schwartz, President and CEO of the Union of Pan Asian Communities Margaret Iwanaga Penrose, and famed French/San Diego artist Niki de Saint Phalle. https://bit.ly/36ThreK
Do you know a woman who has made a positive impact in their community? This is the last week to nominate a woman for the 2021 San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: https://www.sandiegowomenshalloffame.com/nominate
"Women are not behind the scenes making communities, they're upfront doing and making and building the communities but people don't know that. The whole point of the hall of fame is to say 'Here is what women were doing front and center'."

On this week's episode of Sandra Maas talks to San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. Sue Gonda and Olivia Puentes Reynolds.
Together they are credited with founding the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame in 2001. You can register for the free online induction ceremony here: https://bit.ly/3dMW2p9
This Year's San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be free to attend on Zoom. Get to know the 2020 inductees and register for the June 28th event here: https://bit.ly/3dWPqV7
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