Deadline to Submit Nominations is Midnight on March 31, 2025.

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today the opening of the nomination process for the 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Awards. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The deadline to submit nominations is midnight on March 31, 2025.

Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame
Established in 1981, the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame, recognizes and acknowledges the lifetime achievements of remarkable Delaware women. The award also fosters an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many contributions all women across the First State. Nominees must have resided (or previously resided) in Delaware for at least ten years and have accomplishments that leave a lasting legacy. The Hall of Fame Committee reviews applications and selects inductees annually. The induction ceremony will be held in the fall of 2025.

As part of the induction celebration, the OWAA continues to commission a watercolor portrait of each Hall of Fame member. The collection of 170 portraits is currently on display at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics located at 20 Orchard Road, Newark, Delaware 19716. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular business hours. OWAA also created a website featuring the portraits and biographies of all the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame members.

She’s On Her Way Award
The She’s On Her Way Award, organized by the Delaware Commission for Women, recognizes the achievements and celebrates the contributions of talented young women leaders making a difference in Delaware. All nominees must be young women between 18 and 30 years of age by June 30, 2025. Nominees must be native-born Delawareans or have resided in the state for at least five years. In addition, they must demonstrate that they have made a positive impact upon the lives of Delawareans and have exhibited characteristics of good character, promise and hope; as well as have information and or examples that illustrate the nominee’s positive reputation and/or leadership among her peers, and/or her community. The Delaware Commission for Women reviews, rates, and deliberates each nomination and selects the awardees. An award ceremony will take place late spring at the Buena Vista estate in New Castle, Delaware.