KINGMAN – The Women Making History executive committee has announced the celebration date for 2024. The ceremony has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday March 3, 2024, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1730 Kino Ave. This will be the 40th year to honor outstanding women in the Mohave County area. The theme this year is Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
As in the past, the award ceremony will honor those who have exhibited leadership, professionalism and integrity in the many fields for nominations. In Kingman and the surrounding area nominations are accepted in the following categories: The Arts, Business, Education, Pioneering, Professions, Public Service, Religion/Inspirational, 55+ Lifetime Achievement, Volunteerism, Health/Medical Professions or a category not specified that best describes the nominee.
The scope of this project is to honor those women who have made a sustaining contribution to the Kingman area and who have been permanent residents of the area for at least 10 years. In the category of Lifetime Achievement, 25 years of residency is required and an age of 55+. Nomination forms may be found online at http//kingmanwomenmakinghistory.com or contact the committee by calling Terri at 928-681-3344 ext. 2224. Kingman is full of deserving outstanding women so please consider making a nomination. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on January 25, 2024.
As in past years the Women Making History will continue to help young women in the community who are deserving of a scholarship. They must be enrolled at Mohave Community College or the MCC/NAU program. Scholarship funds are raised in various ways including donations from the public and donations during the event. This is the only way the group can sustain support. This is the most important aspect of our organization as we strive to reward outstanding women who are studying to be the future leaders of our community. All donations go directly to the recipient.
The public is encouraged to send in a donation for scholarships to the following address: Women Making History, P.O. Box 4179, Kingman, AZ 86402. Anyone is welcome to make a donation and a nomination. Contact the college for scholarship information. Please check the website for further information and visit their Facebook Page: Women Making History Kingman.
