National Women's Hall of Fame

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The National Women's Hall of Fame (NWHF) is an American institution founded to honor and recognize the accomplishments of women. It is located in Seneca Falls, New York, the site of the famous Seneca Falls Convention of 1868. The Hall was incorporated in 1969, and first inducted honorees in 1973. As of 2024, the NWHF has honored 312 inductees. Inductees are nominated by members of the public and selected by a panel of judges on the basis of the changes attributed to the honoree, that affect the social, economic or cultural aspects of society; the significant national or global impact; as well as, the enduring value of their achievements. Induction ceremonies are held every odd-numbered year in the fall, with the names of the women to be honored announced earlier in the spring, usually during March, Women's History Month. In 2024, Sandy Stone became the first openly transgender woman inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. The NWHF is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization...

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