After its formation in 1995, the OCCSW established the Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame to recognize extraordinary women from Okaloosa County, both past and present, whose significant contributions in the fields of arts, leadership, business, education, military/government, humanities, philanthropy, and community service played an important role in the advancement of women and our community. Inductees are honored on a wall in the Okaloosa County Administrative Offices in Shalimar, Crestview, and Niceville, FL.

The Hall is a monument to exceptional women in our county’s history.

Nominations are open each year from May 1 to July 10. Nominating details can be found at: https://occsw.com/hall-of-fame/.

Women may also be nominated while living or posthumously in any of the following 8 categories:
Humanitarian
Contemporary
Pioneer
Education
Military
Professional Leader
Cultural Arts
Community Service

Nominations should include:
Nominee Application (found below during the nomination window)
Personal Bio or Resume
Okaloosa County address and length of residence in Okaloosa County
Letters of Recommendation
Professional Background and Accomplishments
Volunteer Work and Contributions in Community Service
Specific Impact on women and women’s issues in Okaloosa County
Professional and Civic Organizations
Community Leadership