FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/22/2026

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Susan Scully Petroni

City of Framingham Public Information Officer

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City of Framingham Invites Community Nominations for 2026 Women’s History Month Exhibit 

FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham, in partnership with the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, is inviting residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Women’s History Month Exhibit, which honors women who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to the Framingham community.

In 2025, the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee unveiled its inaugural Women’s History Month exhibit, recognizing 20 individuals whose impact on the City spans from the 1700s through 2025. The inaugural class includes:

Building on the success of the inaugural exhibit, the Committee is now accepting nominations for new individuals to be added to the exhibit in 2026.

The chairs of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, and the leadership of the Women, Children, & Families Commission will jointly review submissions and select six to eight individuals for inclusion. Not all nominations will be accepted.

“Framingham’s history is shaped by extraordinary women whose leadership, creativity, and service often went unrecognized in their own time,” said Susan Scully Petroni, co-chair of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee. “By inviting the community to nominate the next group of honorees, we are ensuring these stories are preserved, shared, and celebrated as part of Framingham’s living history.”

Beginning in 2027, responsibility for the Women’s History Month exhibit will transition from the 325th Celebration Committee to the City’s DEI Office, in cooperation with the Women, Children, & Families Commission, with the goal of adding five to six new individuals each year.

Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals who currently live in Framingham, have lived in Framingham for a significant period, graduated from a Framingham school, or have made a meaningful impact on the Framingham community. Nominations may be submitted in one or more of the following categories: Arts & Culture; Science, Technology & Innovation; Education (K–12 and Higher Education); Sports & Leisure; Community Service; Government & Public Service; Health & Wellness; Business & Entrepreneurship; Social Justice & Advocacy; Faith & Spiritual Leadership; Media, Journalism & Communications; and Youth Leadership.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Link to nominate - https://framinghamma.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Committees-Commissions-39/2026-Womens-History-Month-Exhibit-Nomina-198

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