Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women
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.
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Meet our 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees
Congratulations to our 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees! Front row (L-R): Barbara Henderson Slocumb, Pioneer Inductee; Joy Makela, Community...
Women’s Hall of Fame Announcement
Congratulations to our 2024 Women's Hall of Fame Honorees! The award ceremony will be held on Monday, August 26th at 6pm at Destin-Fort Walton Beach...
2024 Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
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Meet our 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees
Congratulations to our 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees! Front row (L-R): Barbara Henderson Slocumb, Pioneer Inductee; Joy Makela, Community...
Women’s Hall of Fame Announcement
Congratulations to our 2024 Women's Hall of Fame Honorees! The award ceremony will be held on Monday, August 26th at 6pm at Destin-Fort Walton Beach...
2024 Mental Health & Women’s Safety Summit
Keynote Speaker: Florida House Representative Patt Maney, Legislative Updates to the Baker Act. Mental Health Panel Discussion: Trauma Related Therapeutic Services and Advocacy. Interactive Workshop: Women’s Personal Security and Situational Awareness by Empower Academy President Matthew Docchio, Retired Sergeant First Class, United States Army Special Forces Green Berets