Nomination Deadline

Nominations for the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame are now open and close November 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

Nomination Categories

• Business and Professions: Women creating economic development opportunities in business
• Community Service: Women whose work helps to improve the overall quality of the community
• Culture and Art: Women making outstanding contributions in the performing, visual & media arts
• Education: Women promoting success and contributing to the progress and growth of education
• Emerging Leader: Young women representing a new generation of leaders
• Environment: Women supporting and advocating the preservation of our environment
• Health: Women improving access to health care services and medical advancement
• Justice: Women reforming and expanding legal advocacy in the justice system
• Non-Traditional Careers: Women succeeding in and/or promoting the advancement of women in non-traditional careers
• Philanthropy: Women increasing the well-being of humankind by promoting and championing charitable aid
• Science, Technology, Engineering: Women pioneering the advancement of scientific research and technology
• Sports and Athletics: Women promoting and encouraging leadership in sports and athletics

General Characteristics

The inductee is:

• Established in her career and/or volunteerism with significant achievements that have benefited communities within Alameda County
• Successful in overcoming personal and/or professional obstacles
• A role model for youth, women and men in Alameda County who strive to achieve their own success

General Rules

• The Women's Hall of Fame is open to women who currently live or work in Alameda County regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, religious or political affiliation
• Elected officials, members of the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women, and board members of Vision Alameda County are not eligible for nominations.
• Posthumous honors are not awarded
• More than one nomination may be submitted
• The Selection Panel will be comprised of residents of Alameda County
• Selected nominees will be notified of their status prior to the Awards Reception
• Nominations become property of Alameda County