Baltimore County Commission for Women seeks nominees for 40th annual Women of the Year Awards

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to 4 p.m. on March 31st. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 40th annual Women of the Year Awards to honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until February 28, 2022 (now extended to March 31). Each year the […]

Overlea High School graduate to be honored as one of Baltimore County’s 2021 Women of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 39th Annual “Woman of the Year” Awards Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” Baltimore County’s 2021 visionary women of Baltimore County are: Sharon Y. […]

Baltimore County COVID-19 Press Conference: Town Hall Meetings Postponed, Coronavirus Hotline Launched [VIDEO]

UPDATE: All activities at Baltimore County senior centers have been suspended effective immediately. Activities organized by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks have been cancelled.  This article has been updated with other additions as released by Baltimore County officials. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and […]

Baltimore County names 2020 Women of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions in American society. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors “the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others.” Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will […]

Baltimore County Commission for Women to hold Voices of Women event in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women will hold a special event in Rosedale later this month. The Commission will host a “Voices of Women in Baltimore County” community forum on Wednesday, January 22, at the Rosedale branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, located at 6105 Kenwood Avenue (21237). The event will be held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Participants will […]

Baltimore County to recognize 2019 Women of the Year

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions in American society. This year’s theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence,” honoring women who have championed the use of nonviolence to end war, violence, and injustice. Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 37th Annual “Woman of the Year” […]

Baltimore County Commission for Women to host diversity discussion at Perry Hall Library

The Baltimore County Commission for Women will present its third interactive panel dicussion on Diversity Dimensions in Perry Hall next month. Attendees will hear from a group of women who have “been motivated to move beyond simple tolerance and embrace the rich dimensions of diversity.” Guest panelists will include Baltimore County Judge Vicki Ballou-Watts, Assistant Baltimore County Fire Chief Jennifer Aubert-Utz, and attorney Danette […]

Essex, Parkville women honored at Baltimore County ‘Woman of the Year’ event

On Thursday evening, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Commission for Women recognized three outstanding women at a ceremony in the County Council Chambers in the Historic Courthouse. The annual Woman of the Year awards are given to female Baltimore County residents who have enhanced the lives of others and made significant contributions to their community, workplace, […]