Nominations are open for Lebanon County’s 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations are open for the 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame, an annual recognition of local women “who have made significant contributions to Lebanon County through their profession and/or volunteerism while serving as role models.”

Since 2010, the Lebanon County Commission for Women has recognized nearly 170 local females, including eight who were honored at a luncheon earlier this year.

According to the nominating form, which is available online, women who will be considered for recognition must:

• Live and or work in Lebanon County, or
• Have played an integral part in the implementation of project(s) that have benefited the Lebanon Valley, or
• Have worked as “Hidden Heroes,” touching lives in a positive way.

Nominations are due this year by Oct. 31.

Nominees may be living or dead, although previous inductees are not eligible. Past members of the Commission for Women may be nominated if at least two years has passed since they served on the commission.

Women nominated for the recognition should fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Women Demonstrating Leadership (forging new paths in business or community while serving as a role model).
• Women Creating Community (contributing to the quality of life in the Lebanon Valley by supporting the social growth of the community).
• Women Promoting Agriculture (actively working to preserve and promote agriculture).
• Women Advocating Athletics (involved in amateur or professional athletics, coaching or administration).
• Women Working for Justice (striving for equality and peace).
• Women Promoting Healthy Lifestyles or Healthcare (educating, conducting research, promoting fitness, or providing health care).
• Women Contributing to the Arts (promoting the expression of the performing arts, visual or literary arts).
• Women Innovating in Education (promoting innovation and inspiring personal growth).
• Women Serving the Military (advocating, supporting or serving).
• Women Fostering Advancements in Science/Technology (through research, development, occupation and/or education).
• Trailblazer (women who have boldly forged new paths themselves, in their fields, or for enhancing the status of women and girls).

The Lebanon County Women’s Hall of Fame was established by the Commission for Women in 2010 in an effort to preserve women’s history and honor the outstanding achievements of unsung heroes in our community.

More information on the commission, the Hall of Fame, and nomination guidelines can be found on the county website.