Montgomery County Women's History Month

Montgomery County Women Making History Award

The Montgomery County Women Making History Award is an annual recognition established by the Montgomery County Commission for Women in collaboration with Montgomery Women. Launched in 2021, the award honors outstanding women who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities within Montgomery County, Maryland. Each year, during Women's History Month in March, honorees are celebrated for their exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in areas such as civic engagement, professional excellence, and social change. Past honorees include trailblazers such as Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, and community leaders like Effie Macklin, Kathy Stevens, and Carrie Fox. The award aims to inspire and empower others by highlighting the achievements of these remarkable women.

The 2026 winners will be shared on social media throughout March and will be celebrated at a special, invitation only event in April.

Read about the  2025 honorees. For a list of previous honorees, please visit the list of  previous honorees page.

2026 Girl Power Contest

2026 Girl Power contest 2026 Girl Power Contest Submit a short story, poem, drawing, or other creative work that addresses this topic: Women past and present have shown incredible, real-life superpowers. Who inspires you—whether a historical figure, family member, neighbor, or advocate—and how did she use her powers to make a difference? Entries due March 31 sponsored by Montgomery county Public Libraries, Montgomery County Recreation cfwinfo@montgomerycountymd.gov 240-777-8300

The CFW is once again pleased to sponsor the 2026 Girl Power Contest in conjunction with Montgomery County Libraries and the Montgomery County Recreation Department.  Entries will be accepted March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026, and is open to Montgomery County residents, ages 5 and up. 

How to Enter:

  • Participants may submit their entries using this link. Entries must be received by 5:00pm on March 26, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
  • Submissions sent through the mail should be postmarked by March 31, 2026.
  • Submissions must include the entrant's full name, age, grade, school (if applicable), phone number, and e-mail address.
  • All entrants (guardians of minors and adult participants) must sign a release form.
  • All entries become the property of the Montgomery County Commission for Women and may be used for publicity purposes. Essays will not be returned.
  • It is preferred that entries be submitted electronically.  If that is not possible, submissions may be mailed to:

    2026 Girl Power Contest (Elementary Entry/Middle School Entry/ High School Entry/Adult Entry),
    Montgomery County Commission for Women
    21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330
    Rockville, MD 20850


Entries may also be emailed to:  [email protected]