WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS
The Elected Women of Excellence Award was created to identify elected women who have worked tirelessly, often breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles that once seemed insurmountable, to serve their communities. These pacesetters have engendered an environment where women can now serve in public office and fight for the issues they are passionate about.
It is through this Award that we honor these women and their accomplishments. This award was established in 2013 as part of NFWL’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in order to honor the hard work and dedication of women leaders from across the country.
In 2026, Women of Excellence will be selected and recognized on a monthly basis. Do you know a female elected official serving at the state or local level who deserves recognition for her commitment to public service? Nominate her!
2026 Women of Excellence:
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Past Women of Excellence:
2023:
- Rep. Jamie Allard, Alaska
- Commissioner Alieka Anderson, Georgia
- Rep. Jessica Bahmuller, South Dakota
- Rep. Rachel Baker, Ohio
- Councilmember Chauna Banks, Louisiana
- Rep. Stephanie Barnard, Washington
- Sen. Karen Berg, Kentucky
- Sen. Ellie Boldman, Montana
- Rep. Liz Boldon, Minnesota
- Sen. Jean Breaux, Indiana
- Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, Oregon
- Councilmember Lori Bush, North Carolina
- Sen. Sharon Carson, New Hampshire
- Sen. Merika Coleman, Alabama
- Rep. Viola Davis, Georgia
- Commissioner Jennifer DeJournett, Minnesota
- Sen. Alana DiMario, Rhode Island
- Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, Iowa
- Rep. Jane Gillette, Montana
- Councilmember Tabitha Gott, Montana
- Rep. Sonya Harper, Illinois
- Rep. Caroline Harris, Texas
- Sen. Anna Hernandez, Arizona
- Rep. Barbara Hernandez, Illinois
- Sen. Carri Hicks, Oklahoma
- Sen. Megan Hunt, Nebraska
- Sen. Julia Kirt, Oklahoma
- Rep. Tina Lambert, Idaho
- Rep. Rachel Lamosao, Hawaii
- Rep. Deb Lavender, Missouri
- Rep. Mary Littleton, Tennessee
- Asw. Jennifer Lunsford, New York
- Rep. Tracy Marra, Connecticut
- Rep. Dana McLean, Mississippi
- Delegate April Miller, Maryland
- Sen. Marianne Moore, Maine
- Rep. Melissa Oremus, South Carolina
- Rep. Rose Pugliese, Colorado
- Rep. Kathy Rapp, Pennsylvania
- Sen. Becca Rausch, Massachusetts
- Asw. Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, New Jersey
- Rep. Angela Romero, Utah
- Asw. Nily Rozic, New York
- Rep. Michelle Salzman, Florida
- Asw. Kate Sanchez, California
- Delegate Holly Seibold, Virginia
- Rep. Kanani Souza, Hawaii
- Rep. Zakiya Summers, Mississippi
- Rep. Allison Tant, Florida
- Rep. Julie von Haefen, North Carolina
- Rep. Christine Watkins, Utah
