New Jersey Women's Hall of Fame facts for kids
The New Jersey Women's Hall of Fame celebrates amazing women from New Jersey. It was started in 2011 by the YWCA of Trenton, in Trenton, New Jersey. This special hall of fame honors women who have done great things and made a big difference.
Each year, new members are welcomed at a special event called the Annual Induction Gala. This event happens in the spring. Every woman inducted receives the beautiful Gerber Daisy Award. This award was created in 2011 by Boehm Porcelain, a company in Trenton. The very first group of women joined the Hall of Fame on March 31, 2011.
The YWCA of Trenton helps make this Hall of Fame possible. The YWCA began in 1904. Its main goals are to help women feel strong and capable, stop racism, and encourage peace, fairness, freedom, and respect for everyone.
Honoring Amazing Women
The New Jersey Women's Hall of Fame recognizes women for their incredible achievements in many different fields. These women are leaders, innovators, and heroes who have shaped New Jersey and beyond. Here are some of the inspiring women who have been honored:
| Name | Image | Years Lived | Year Inducted | What They Are Known For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Guadagno | .jpg) |
(b. 1959) | 2011 | Served as the Lt. Governor of New Jersey | |
| Mary Jo Abbondanza | (b. 1946) | 2011 | Led health promotion programs at St. Francis Medical Center | ||
| Edith Savage-Jennings |  |
(1924–2017) | 2011 | Fought for civil rights and women's rights | |
| Meta Griffith | (1909–2010) | 2011 | A successful business woman and community helper | ||
| Brenda Ross-Dulan | (b. 1960) | 2011 | A leader at Wells Fargo bank | ||
| Christina Seix | (b. 1950) | 2011 | An investment expert who started a school for kids in need | ||
| Elise Tretola | (b. 1966) | 2011 | Created a non-profit group to help people with disabilities | ||
| Lynne Azarchi | (b. 1963) | 2012 | Founded the Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum | ||
| Mary Higgins Clark |  |
(1927–2020) | 2012 | A very famous novelist (writer of books) | |
| Carmen M. Garcia | (b. 1958) | 2012 | A former Chief Judge and member of the New Jersey State Patrol Board | ||
| Lillian Harrington | (b. 1934) | 2012 | A nun and president of Villa Victoria Academy | ||
| Anne LaBate | (b. 1953) | 2012 | A community volunteer and real estate president | ||
| Alice Paul |  |
(1885–1977) | 2012 | A leader for women's right to vote and author of the Equal Rights Amendment | |
| C. Vivian Stringer |  |
(b. 1948) | 2012 | A legendary coach for the Rutgers Women’s Basketball Team | |
| Lisa P. Jackson |  |
(b. 1962) | 2013 | Served as the Administrator of the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) | |
| Amy B. Mansue | (b. 1964) | 2013 | President and CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital | ||
| Becky Halstead |  |
(b. 1959) | 2013 | A retired United States Army Brigadier general, the first woman from United States Military Academy to reach this rank | |
| Eleanor V. Horne | (b. 1945) | 2013 | A community activist and retired Vice President of Educational Testing Service | ||
| June Ballinger | (b. 1949) | 2013 | Executive Artistic Director of Passage Theater Company | ||
| Gloria Bonilla-Santiago | (b. 1954) | 2013 | A distinguished professor at Rutgers University | ||
| Mary G. Roebling |  |
(1905–1994) | 2013 | The first woman to lead a national bank | |
| Beverly Richardson | (b. 1946) | 2014 | Vice President of Burlington County College | ||
| Ivonne Diaz-Claisse | (b. 1967) | 2014 | President of HISPA, an organization that inspires students | ||
| Mildred B. Gershen | (1927–2018) | 2014 | President and CEO of Moderate Income Management Company | ||
| Hazel Gluck |  |
(b. 1934) | 2014 | A partner at MBI GluckShaw | |
| Kim C. Hanemann | (b. 1963) | 2014 | Vice President of Delivery Projects & Construction at PSE&G | ||
| Nina D. Melker | (b. 1961) | 2014 | Senior Vice President of Hopewell Valley Community Bank | ||
| Etta Rudolf Denk | (b. 1961) | 2015 | Senior VP at Bank of America New Jersey | ||
| Jennifer A. Downing | (b. 1972) | 2015 | Chief Assistant Prosecutor for Mercer County | ||
| Caren S. Franzini | (1959–2017) | 2015 | A financial and economic advisor, former CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority | ||
| Patricia A. Hartpence | (b. 1956) | 2015 | Assistant Vice President for Corporate Giving at NJM Insurance Group | ||
| Virginia Long | (b. 1942) | 2015 | A retired justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey | ||
| Sheila Gallagher-Montone | (b. 1956) | 2015 | Retired publisher of the Times of Trenton newspaper |
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In Spanish: Salón de la Fama de las mujeres de Nueva Jersey para niños
