01/22/2026
Celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women!
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This Commission was created to study and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on issues pertaining to the status of women.
The COSW was created to advise the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, the county administration, the community, and all agencies and persons in the community with respect to all matters pertaining to the status of women including but not limited to: discrimination against women; employment of women; education of women; establishment of day care centers in the community; attitudes towards
01/22/2026
Celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women!
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10/28/2025
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to honor and celebrate the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, the military, and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsborough County.
https://hcflgov.formstack.com/forms/womens_hall_of_fame_nomination
10/10/2025
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Nominations for the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women class of 2026 will close at 5 PM on November 13, 2025.
Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame Honoring women who have made significant contributions in Florida and Hillsborough County
02/25/2025
Join us on March 26 to celebrate the contributions of these amazing women! Visit www.friendsofcosw.org for details.
01/10/2025
Please join us on March 26 to celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women!
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11/11/2024
Deadline extended to November 18!
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to honor and celebrate the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, the military, and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsborough County.
https://hcfl.gov/about-hillsborough/history/hillsborough-county-womens-hall-of-fame
Take a look back at the Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame Honorees!
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Fully-completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024.
10/22/2024
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Fully-completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame Honoring women who have made significant contributions in Florida and Hillsborough County
With sadness, we share that Margarita González passed on September 4.
A progressive public servant, Margarita Gonzalez, a native of Cuba, was instrumental in the creation of many nonprofit scholarship endowments, was the first woman President of Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. She was inducted into the Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame in 2023.
08/27/2024
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women have the honor of selecting the YEA! Award winners each year.
Know as student in Hillsborough County making a difference in the community? Nominations are currently open through September 12.
For Previous Winners of County's YEA! Awards, the Honor Remains The awards have touched the lives of many students; 2024 application deadline is Sept. 12
06/22/2024
The Board of County Commissioners created the YEA! Awards in 2010 to recognize Hillsborough County students for making a difference in their community. The award recipients show initiative, innovation, and commitment to themselves and others, while pursuing excellence in a leadership capacity. This can be demonstrated in academics, community service, athletics, performing arts, conservation, or other areas.
03/06/2024
As selected by the Commission on the Status of Women members, the Women’s Hall of Fame Commendations were presented today by Commissioner Gwen Myers, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to Ms. Marsha Passmore and Ms. Alex Sink for their arduous commitment to serve their community.
Join us on March 20 to celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women at the Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon & Induction Ceremony on March 20.
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