From Howard County Government: Howard County's Commission for Women is seeking nominations for outstanding women to be inducted into the 2018 Women's Hall of Fame (WHOF). This annual event honors Howard County women who have made significant contributions to the lives of others in Howard County, the State of Maryland or the nation through their leadership, professional and/or community service. The nomination deadline is Friday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m.

To be eligible for the Howard County WHOF, nominees may be either living or deceased and must have lived in Howard County for at least 10 years. Up to five women will be selected for induction at the Commission's annual Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony in March 2018, held during National Women's History Month. To obtain a copy of the WHOF nomination form, visit the Department of Community Resources and Services' website at www.howardcountymd.gov/cfw or contact the Department at 410-313-6400 (voice/relay) or email women@howardcountymd.gov.

The 2018 National Women's History Month theme is "Nevertheless She Persisted — Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women." In addition to the WHOF, the Commission for Women will also recognize its 2018 Women's History Month middle and high school essay contest winners at its WHOF induction ceremony. Essay contest rules and deadlines will be announced in late November. The Commission for Women was created in 1980 to promote the social, economic and political equality of women. The Hall of Fame was created to leave a historical legacy of the accomplishments of Howard County women for future generations.