Many outstanding organizations help shape Santa Barbara County, particularly those who advocate for women in need. To recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of these organizations, the Santa Barbara County Commission for women established the Commission for Women Service Awards, which is celebrated in March, during Women’s History Month. The recipients demonstrate their commitment and service to the Santa Barbara Community 365 days of the year and the Commission takes pride in shining the spotlight on them this year on March 7th in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, at 11:00 am. There will be one organization honored from each of the five Supervisorial districts. A celebratory luncheon will follow and the public is invited to attend.

March is National Women's History Month a time to celebrate contributions Women make every day through out the World!

Thanks to the National Women's History Project (NWHP) there is a National Women's History Month. In 1980, they realized that women's contributions to history, culture, and society were not given adequate and appropriate recognition in textbooks in our schools. Young girls had no historical role models, creating the perception that women must not have done anything important. Knowing this was not true, NWHP convinced Congress and the White House of the need for a national celebration and recognition of women's role in history, resulting in the designation of the week of March 8th (International Women's Day) as National Women's History Week. In 1987, the campaign was waged successfully to declare the entire month of March as national Women's History Month.

Click here for recipient list of 2007