2009 Theme: Women: Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet 

In 2009, the National Women's History Project will honor women who have taken the lead in the environmental or "green" movement.  
We plan to feature Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, as the iconic model of the theme. 

We are requesting the submission of nominations to recognize women's leadership in protecting the environment on a local, state, or national level.  Our goal is to compile and post on our website an extensive list of women from across the country who have taken or are taking the lead to save our planet. We will post on our website a list with brief bios of all the nominees. 

Nominating State Women   
Nominations of women who are "Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet" can include woman who have shown leadership in preserving the natural environment and reversing ecological destruction.  Rachel Carson's work provides an admirable model for comparison.  Nominees can be scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save our planet.

Click here for the Honoree Nomination Form

State History Promotion 
State history is taught in the 4th Grade.  One of our program components this year, depending on funding, will be encouraging schools to use Women: Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet as a focus for 4th Grade lessons. 

If your organization would like to join the National Women's History Project in promoting National Women's History Month 2009 as a 2009 Partner, please  visit our website  NWHP Network section.

The cost of being a 2009 Partner is $50 for organizations with a budget less than one million dollars and $100 for organizations with a budget that exceeds one million dollars. The benefits, which are also listed in that section, are the same for all 2009 Partners.