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The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women explores women's issues and concerns, celebrates women's accomplishments and promotes solutions to the problems and challenges faced by women.
The Commission on the Status of Women usually meets the first Thursday of each month at Showers City Hall. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, contact Marissa Parr-Scott, 812-349-3430 or marissa.parrscott@bloomington.in.gov.
The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women will host a Women’s Market at City Hall on August 26th (Women’s Equality Day) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women. The market will showcase women-owned businesses, female artisans, and women’s health organizations, with vendor booths positioned throughout City Hall. The Commission on the Status of Women invites local businesses, non-profits, and artists to register for a vendor booth space. Register online at https://bton.in/aMydt and registrations close on Monday, August 7th at 5 p.m.
Programs and Initiatives
Commission on the Status of Women Annual Women's Achievement Awards
The City of Bloomington honors and celebrates its outstanding women during Women's History Month by recognizing recipients of four awards, including the Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader and Young Woman of the Year Awards.
Women's History Month
The 38th Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 23rd at the Monroe County Convention Center.