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Celebrating Women
Making a Difference
The Women's Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding women for their achievements and contributions to Alameda County and its residents. The program honors women in 13 different categories at a luncheon and awards ceremony held each year. Through this event and other community activities, the Women's Hall of Fame generates funds to support organizations that help women and families in Alameda County, including efforts to provide comprehensive breast cancer prevention, education, and treatment services.
2020 Inductees
Thirteen outstanding women were selected to be inducted into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame at the annual awards luncheon in fall 2020.

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Business & Professions

Judith Smith
Culture & Art

Candi Thornton-McCreary
Community Service

Susan A. Cota Ed.D.
Education

Nazineen Kandahari
Emerging Leader

Fatemeh Shirazi, Ph.D.
Environment

Cynthia Carey-Grant
Health

Sonya L. Smallets
Justice

Jean Bjork
Non-Traditional Careers

Nicole Kyauk
Philanthropy

Rashim Mogha
Science, Technology, Engineering

Teri McKeever
Sports & Athletics

Valeria Cruz
Youth