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Woman of the Year Awards

Each year the Baltimore County Commission for Women accepts nominations for its annual "Woman of the Year," "Young Woman of the Year" and "Woman Making a Difference" awards. 2023 will be the 41st year honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Awards presentations will be held in the spring.

Eligibility Criteria

Previous winners and elected officials are not eligible to be nominated.

NominationEligibility Criteria

Woman of the Year

  • Must have resided in Baltimore County for a minimum of three years
  • Has made significant, unique and lasting contributions within the community, workplace or school to champion the interests and needs of women and families
  • Serves as a role model of inspiration and achievement for other women
  • Enhances the lives of the citizens of Baltimore County

Young Woman of the Year

  • Must have resided in Baltimore County for a minimum of three years
  • Must be a high school senior attending a Baltimore County school
  • Is a proven leader
  • Has made an extraordinary impact on her school and community through volunteering

Woman Making a Difference

  • Will be chosen from the nominees submitted for WOTY and YWOTY
  • Has made a powerful impact on the community through volunteer efforts (includes college students)
  • Has outstanding achievements or made unique contributions to their community
  • Ability to provide creative solutions to complex community and social challenges

Nomination Instructions

Complete the online or downloadable nomination form describing the nominee’s qualifications. You must also include such items as, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Letters of commendation 
  • Lists of activities 
  • Newspaper articles 
  • Resumes 

Nomination packets are to be no longer than eight pages, including the nomination form, at the time of submission. Completed nominations must be submitted electronically via email or fax, or postmarked for mail, by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 1. Electronic submissions are encouraged. 

Baltimore County Commission for Women 
Attn: Woman of the Year 
Executive Office 
400 Washington Avenue, Mezzanine Level 
Towson, Maryland 21204 

Complete the Online Nomination Form

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Commission for Women

400 Washington Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

Liaison

Carmen Christiana