Deaf Women Awards

Inspired to HONOR DEAF WOMEN

During the 6th National Deaf Women United Conference in Rochester (July 1997), participants were treated to a field trip to the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York, where they viewed the biographies of important women who contributed to American society. In addition, there was a Wall of Fame for women who contributed to their local communities. Inspired by this concept, DWU is sponsoring a Deaf Women's Hall of Fame. 

As part of our mission to encourage leadership and empowerment, DWU has developed two distinctive awards to honor Deaf and hard of hearing women. We recognize the need for Deaf and hard of hearing women to be "recognized" for the selfless contributions they make to families, friends, the Deaf community and to each other. 

Deaf Women of Achievement --an award to be given to one Deaf or hard of hearing woman who contributed significantly to the Deaf community and Deaf women; 

Wall of Honors : an award established for women to be honored by their spouses, family and friends for their contributions to local communities.