The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) was established by the Board of County Commissioners in 1995. Its purpose is to eliminate barriers to achievement for women through research, education and communication, recognize and honor women who have made significant contributions toward improving the status of women and other citizens of Okaloosa County.

OCCSW meetings are open to the public and most months on the fourth Monday and are open to the public. Click here for this year’s meeting schedule.

Women of Honor

Honor a woman who has been an impact in your life.

Nominations are open each year from March 1 to April 20.

Hall of Fame

Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame honors the women of Okaloosa County – past and present – whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been of great value to our community’s development.

Nominations are open from May 1 to July 10.
Nominations are now open.

Each year, OCSW awards a $500 Service to Okaloosa County Women Grant to an organization or business that helps or benefits women of Okaloosa County.

Nominations are open each year from November 1 to December 1.

Grant applications are currently closed.