Our Mission

The Mission of the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women  is “to improve the quality of life for women and families in Oklahoma.”

Our Purpose

The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women in 1994 to act as an advisory entity on equity issues relating to gender bias; monitor legislation to determine whether it is discriminatory toward one gender or the other; act as a resource and a clearinghouse for research on issues related to women and gender bias; report annually to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding its activities; and make recommendations concerning needed legislation or regulatory changes relating to equity and gender bias.

Announcing Nominations for the 2013 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

Dear Oklahomans,

You are invited to submit nominations for women to be considered for induction into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame.  In keeping with principles of liberty and justice for all Oklahomans and the United States of America, we are proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of women who are impacting our state.

Purpose:  The Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame shall bestow the highest honor of outstanding service benefiting the lives of women and families in Oklahoma, the nation, or elsewhere in the world.

Criteria:  Women involved in a particular discipline, profession or field who has made contributions of significant and recognizable change affecting the lives of women and families, regardless of whether the candidate is living or deceased.  

Eligibility:
• Recipient must be a current or former resident of Oklahoma
• Recipient must have made recognizable and/or sustainable contributions impacting the lives of women and families in her community, the state, nation and/or globally.

Submit the nomination form and supporting materials to the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women by January 28, 2013.  http://www.ok.gov/ocsw/documents/2013 WHOF Nomination packet.pdf
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women

2101 N. Lincoln Blvd. G-40 – Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Past Events

2011 Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women honored the eight newest inductees into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame ceremonies on April 7, 2011. (view event photos here)

The inductees are Dr. Laura Boyd (Norman); Minister Chloe L. Brown (Tulsa); Joy D. Culbreath (Durant); Marcia J. Mitchell (Tulsa); Ardina R. Moore (Miami); Dr. Cynthia S. Ross (Lawton); Kathryn L. Taylor (Tulsa); and Helen Harrod Thompson (Ardmore). 
Class of 2011 inductee biographies.
Official press release.

2011 Kate Barnard Award

On Thursday, February 24, 2011, The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women honored Edmond Mayor Patrice Douglas and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Norma L. Noble with its 2011 Kate Barnard Award at a ceremony and luncheon at the Oklahoma State Capitol....more
Official Press Release