AUGUSTA — The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame will celebrate 25 years of honoring women at the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the University of Maine at Augusta.

One or two nominees will be honored with a place in the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame during Women’s History Month. Their photographs and citations will be displayed along with previous honorees who have each made a significant difference in the lives of other women.

Organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations of outstanding women for this honor.

In 1990, the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs established the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame, dedicated to women who have made an outstanding contribution to improving opportunities for all Maine women.

The University of Maine at Augusta is a co-sponsor and has donated display space, open to the public, in the Bennett D. Katz Library on campus. The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation is also a co-sponsor.

The three criteria for selection are: woman’s achievements have had a significant statewide impact; achievements significantly improved the lives of women in Maine; and contributions has enduring value for women.

An independent panel of judges will review the nominations and select one or two inductees. Sponsors will be notified as soon as the selection has been finalized.

The opportunity for schools, businesses, individuals or organizations to nominate a woman for the recognition is now available. Nomination forms are available from Sally Ann Parks, chairwoman for Hall of Fame, PO Box 84, Hinckley, ME 04944, 453-6004. Information is available at http://www.uma.edu/mwhof.html and www.bpwmaine.org. Completed nomination packets must be submitted by Sunday, Dec. 1.

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