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Nominations are open beginning August 1, 2026 for the 37th<\/sup> Maine Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame honors women who have made an outstanding contribution to improving opportunities for all Maine women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A woman may be nominated by an organization or an individual.  It is the responsibility of the nominator to provide a complete nomination packet.  All nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criteria for Nomination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each nominee must meet all the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Woman\u2019s achievements have had a significant statewide impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Woman\u2019s achievements significantly improved the lives of women in Maine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Woman\u2019s contributions have enduring value for women.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Required for Nominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. A cover page with the name, mailing address, email, and phone number of both the Nominee and Nominator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A $25 nomination fee is required and can be paid online<\/a>. Please include a note with your online payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. A statement defining how the nominee has fulfilled all the criteria. (Limit of 500 words).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. At least one letter of recommendation (limit of three).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Nominee\u2019s resume or curriculum vitae and list of accomplishments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Supporting documents, such as published articles and online citations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Email the completed packet to MaineWomensHallofFame@gmail.com<\/a> and submit the $25.00 nomination fee online<\/a> by November 1, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Nominators will be notified once judging concludes (expected by the end of November). After final selections are made, the nominee must agree to attend the Induction Ceremony (tentatively scheduled for the third Saturday in March) and submit a photograph that the Maine Women\u2019s Hall of Fame will have written permission to use online, in publicity, and for archival purposes. If the nominee has passed away, the nominator is responsible for these duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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