The Montgomery County Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the 2025 “Women Making History Award.” Presented in partnership with Montgomery Women, this annual award celebrates outstanding women who have made significant contributions to their professions and the community.The deadline for nominations is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Recipients of the Women Making History Award will be recognized and featured on social media during Women’s History Month in March and at a small reception and panel discussion at a later date.
Nominees should exemplify one or more of the following:
- Unselfish leadership and hard work in their field.
- Exceptional leadership in civic activities.
- Developing or supporting programs resulting in positive social action.
- Inspiration to others as a role model.
Now in their fourth year, the “Women Making History” Awards have previously recognized trailblazers such as Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee and community leaders like Effie Macklin, Kathy Stevens and Carrie Fox.
Starting this year, nominations will not be considered for elected officials or individuals running for office.
The nomination form can be found here.
To be considered, the nomination form must be completed in its entirety. Nominations must be completed online. Those submitting nominations are asked not to copy and paste online bios as part of their submissions. Biographies should be limited to no more than three paragraphs. Nominations will not be accepted via mail.
For more information about the Women Making History Award, contact Ijeoma Enendu at 240-773-5581.