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Women of The Year

THE 39TH ANNUAL “WOMEN OF THE YEAR” AWARDS, “WOMEN WHO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION” WAS HELD ON MARCH 18, 2024.

On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and the Commission for Women held its 39th Annual Women of the Year Awards and Commemorative Celebration, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles in downtown Los Angeles.  711 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA. 90017, in the beautiful California Ballroom.  

Watch the Ceremony HERE.

For more information or become a sponsor of the upcoming 40th Annual Women of the Year contact Commission Staff at laccw@bos.lacounty.gov or 213-974-1455.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL “WOMEN OF THE YEAR” COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION WILL OPEN SOON

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Los Angeles County Commission for Women and the Board of Supervisors will proudly honor the women of Los Angeles County for their exceptional work at the 40th Annual Women of the Year” Commemorative Celebration. 

When: Monday, March 10, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Where: TBD

Each year in celebration of Women’s History Month, the “Women of the Year” recognizes women who work to bring about social and economic change, promote women’s equality, serve as outstanding role models, work on behalf of women’s issues, and demonstrate outstanding performance to further advocate women’s rights for over 5+ million women in Los Angeles County.  

Nomination Criteria:

The Commission Selects Community At-Large Awardees from the following nine categories:

  1. Arts/Media, 2. Business/Labor, 3. Community Advocacy, 4. Education, 5. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, 6. Health, 7. Law/Public Safety, 8. Sports (Athletics), and 9. Women Veterans.

Nominees must have volunteered or worked on behalf of women’s issues; made significant contributions to equality and served as a role model for women.  Previous members of the Commission may be nominated for their current activities and involvement relating to advocacy for women.  Self-nominations will not be accepted, and previous recipients are not eligible for this award (list of past recipients).



Nomination Deadline:  TBD

Join us and show your appreciation for these exceptional women on Monday, March 10, 2025.  To become a sponsor, to purchase tickets or for more information contact Commission staff at laccw@bos.lacounty.gov, or by phone: (213) 974‑1455. 

Event proceeds provide funding to promote vital outreach throughout Los Angeles County in fulfilling the Commission’s goals of “Educating, Motivating and Inspiring Women,” as well as fund critical education scholarships.