The Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame (WHOF) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 inductees and applications for its Mary V. King/Wilma Chan Youth Scholarship Program.
Since 1993, the WHOF has honored women whose leadership, innovation and service have strengthened Alameda County’s diverse communities—preserving their stories and legacies in the county archives.
Community members are invited to nominate inspiring women in the following categories: Business & Professions, Culture & Art, Community Service, Education, Emerging Leaders, Environmental, Health, Justice, Non-Traditional, Philanthropy, Science/Technology/Engineering, and Sports & Athletics.
Inductee nominations have been reopened and the deadline extended to Jan. 12, 2026.
“For more than three decades, the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame has celebrated the achievements of remarkable women who are shaping our communities for the better,” said Susan S. Muranishi, Alameda County administrator and co-chair of the Women’s Hall of Fame.
Through the Mary V. King/Wilma Chan Youth Scholarship Fund, WHOF will also award up to six $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, leadership and perseverance.
Up to 12 inductees and six youth scholarship recipients will be honored at the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on March 28.
Proceeds from the event and related activities help fund programs that support women and families across Alameda County.
For nomination and scholarship details, visit acgov.org/whof.
