Marin Women's Hall of Fame Criteria

The Marin Women’s Hall of Fame seeks women who demonstrate a variety of skills, interests, abilities, accomplishments, and backgrounds.  We want to acknowledge and honor women who have especially addressed issues facing women and girls, and who have improved the lives of women and girls.  Nominees must have lived and/or worked in Marin.  They may or may not have been previously recognized for their contributions by any other organization.  Nominees may be posthumous.  Selection is based on the following characteristics and attributes:  

  • Perseverance and vision - maintaining in the face of obstacle and/or challenging barriers 
  • An eye for change  
  • Accomplishments of lasting significance 
  • A steadying hand providing both the vision and reassurance that change can be mastered 
  • Raising social consciousness, advancing human and/or women’s rights  
  • Promoting opportunities for women and girls or served as role models for women and girls 
  • An ability to make others feel empowered to increase and use their own abilities
  • Conviction and ability to operate across boundaries    
  • Excellence in a chosen field, whether in a volunteer or employment capacity 
  • Risk taking, problem solving, conflict resolution, consensus building 

Categories in which to nominate are:  Arts, Business & Professional, Community Service, Education, Environment, Health and Medicine, Science, Public Affairs, Social Change, Sports and Recreation, Entertainment, Technology, Religion

Nominations are accepted throughout the year.  Call 415/455-4900 if you have questions.  After reading the instructions, use the nomination form that can be obtained through a clicking on the download word file located below.  

How does it feel to become an honoree?  We ask Lois B. Epstein, M.D., D.Sc.(h.c.) 2002 honoree in Science to record her feelings and the experience of going through the dinner, interview and all that went on as a result of her selection.  Click here to read about the experience from the eyes of an honoree.


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