Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women

06/18/2026

Recognizing the Leaders and Trailblazers Shaping Okaloosa County 💼✨

Leadership, advocacy, and community impact drive regional growth. The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame.
We invite our professional network to nominate outstanding female leaders—past or present—whose contributions have left a lasting impact on our community. We are seeking trailblazers across diverse sectors, including:
🟡 Professional Business Leadership
🟡 Education & Academia
🟡 Military & Government Service
🟡 Philanthropy & Community Advocacy
🟡 Arts & Humanities
📌 Nomination Requirements:
✔️ Residency: Must be an Okaloosa County resident.
✔️ Impact: Core achievements must have occurred while living or working in Okaloosa County.
✔️ Status: Open to both living and deceased nominees.

Elevating local leaders inspires the next generation of professional talent. Take a few moments to review the submission guidelines and submit your candidate package on the official OCCSW Women's Hall of Fame website.
🌐 https://lnkd.in/ehnGffmb
⏰ Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026.

06/16/2026

📣📣📣July 10th is the deadline for nominations for the OCCSW 2026 Hall of Fame!

Applicants may choose up to two categories to be considered in and posthumous nominations may be made in any of the 8 categories.
Visit the OCCSW website for more information! https://occsw.com/hall-of-fame/

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

💜💛💚 Hall of Fame nominations are open through July 10th. Visit https://occsw.com/hall-of-fame/ for more information and to nominate!

06/03/2026

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Our 211 Northwest Florida helps thousands of people every year connect to essential resources and assistance. If you or your neighbor is in need of help, dial 211 today.

05/30/2026

Is your child passionate about cooking? They could be the next Florida Future Chef Champion! 🍳 👩‍🍳 is inviting Florida students ages 8–12 to submit a short video reinventing a school meal using Florida-grown ingredients. Enter by July 13 for a chance to compete in the finale and win major prizes, including college scholarships! 🎓 Review the official rules and enter today at FloridaFutureChef.com.

05/30/2026

Feeling distressed and can’t find the privacy to call the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline? Text 988 anytime, day or night. It’s free. It’s confidential. It’s at your fingertips.

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05/30/2026

Raise your words, not your voice. it is rain that grows flower, not thunder. - Rumi

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05/30/2026

Health Tip: Mental Health Month may be wrapping up, but checking in with yourself shouldn’t end here.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is pause and ask ourselves how we’re really doing. Here are a few simple self-reflection prompts to help support your mental wellness:

• What’s something that has been bringing me joy lately?
• What’s been draining my energy?
• Have I been giving myself enough rest and grace?
• What’s one thing I need more of right now?
• Who can I reach out to when I need support?

Mental health isn’t about being happy all the time. It’s about learning to care for yourself through every season. 💚

If you or someone you know is looking for local mental health resources and support services in Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa counties, explore our resource page at www.ec-cwf.org/resources, or reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.