Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women (COSW)

01/22/2026

Celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women!

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visit: www.friendsofcosw.org

10/28/2025

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to honor and celebrate the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, the military, and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsborough County.

https://hcflgov.formstack.com/forms/womens_hall_of_fame_nomination

10/10/2025

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Nominations for the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women class of 2026 will close at 5 PM on November 13, 2025.

Honoring women who have made significant contributions in Florida and Hillsborough County

02/25/2025

Join us on March 26 to celebrate the contributions of these amazing women! Visit www.friendsofcosw.org for details.

01/10/2025

Please join us on March 26 to celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women!

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11/11/2024

Deadline extended to November 18!

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to honor and celebrate the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, the military, and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsborough County.

https://hcfl.gov/about-hillsborough/history/hillsborough-county-womens-hall-of-fame

10/25/2024

Take a look back at the Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame Honorees!

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Fully-completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024.

10/22/2024

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Fully-completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Honoring women who have made significant contributions in Florida and Hillsborough County

09/06/2024

With sadness, we share that Margarita González passed on September 4.

A progressive public servant, Margarita Gonzalez, a native of Cuba, was instrumental in the creation of many nonprofit scholarship endowments, was the first woman President of Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. She was inducted into the Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame in 2023.

08/27/2024

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women have the honor of selecting the YEA! Award winners each year.

Know as student in Hillsborough County making a difference in the community? Nominations are currently open through September 12.

The awards have touched the lives of many students; 2024 application deadline is Sept. 12

06/22/2024

The Board of County Commissioners created the YEA! Awards in 2010 to recognize Hillsborough County students for making a difference in their community. The award recipients show initiative, innovation, and commitment to themselves and others, while pursuing excellence in a leadership capacity. This can be demonstrated in academics, community service, athletics, performing arts, conservation, or other areas.

03/06/2024

As selected by the Commission on the Status of Women members, the Women’s Hall of Fame Commendations were presented today by Commissioner Gwen Myers, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to Ms. Marsha Passmore and Ms. Alex Sink for their arduous commitment to serve their community.

Join us on March 20 to celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women at the Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon & Induction Ceremony on March 20.

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