| The photo above shows some of the Silent Auction items that will be available for purchase at the 2024 San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala on Saturday, March 9, 2024. I hope that you will log in to the site on Thursday, March 7, 2024 to preview the items and begin bidding! The auction closes at 8:30 PM on March 9, 2024! If you haven’t purchased a ticket to the event, no worries! You can still bid and purchase an item. To bid and purchase auction items, Click Here. Thank you to the Silent Auction Committee for their work to gather donations for the auction and the many hours spent putting the items together in baskets. Bid Early… Bid Often! |
Mission
The mission of the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame is to present, recognize and honor outstanding women in the community for their service and contributions through induction into the organization; and to provide funding to support higher education attainment for deserving local women pursuing a college education, and to promote their individual development in order to improve their status, interests, and needs of our community.
Happy Women’s History Month!
Our organization was founded in 1984 and that year inducted fifty-one women into the Hall of Fame. Join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9 AM at the SA City Council chambers as SAWHOF is recognized for its 40th Anniversary! We want to fill the chamber with SAWHOF members because you represent the women of the community who have and continue to make a difference in the community while mentoring and enriching the lives of the students and graduates of the Young Women’s Leadership Academy. As members of SAWHOF you are creating and adding to the History of San Antonio!
I hope you can join us for this special recognition and celebration!
Member News
Hon. Veronica L. Vasquez with the Bexar County, Statutory Probate Court No. 2 has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state of Texas. Election is a mark of distinction and recognition of Judge Vasquez’s contributions to the legal profession. Congratulations Judge Vasquez!
Mona Tawil Helmy is being honored on March 25th at the Girls Inc. of San Antonio 19th Annual Strong, Smart and Bold Luncheon. Mona is being honored as the “BOLD” female role model that demonstrates courage, grit and persistence to overcome challenges and thrive. Congratulations Mona!
Hope Andrade will now have a Galveston Ferry christened with her name – Esperanza “Hope” Andrade on March 8th at the Galveston Bay. The christening of the ferry is in recognition of Hope’s more than three decades of vision and advocacy for Texas transportation. Hope was the first female Chair of the Texas Transportation Commission and later the first Latina Secretary of State. Congratulations Hope!
Jessie Degollado will receive the Leadership in Communications Award from Catholic Television of San Antonio at the Leadership Luncheon on March 5th. Jessie is so deserving of this award for her many years of television reporting!
Patsy Torres was recently featured on Catholic Television and interviewed about her new CD that is being released. Patsy has been sharing her musical talent with not only San Antonio but all the world for years. Thank you Patsy for bringing the joy of music to lift our spirits!
Belle Ortiz continues to be remembered for her contributions to the music program in SAISD and specifically the first high school Ballet Folklorico program at Lanier High School. Lanier recently dedicated the Belle Ortiz Music Building. Belle’s love of the arts will forever continue through the music programs within SAISD. The district has created the Belle Ortiz Legacy Fund in her honor. For more information, Click Here.
Linda Chavez Thompson and the late Dorothy Collins were recently recognized by Commissioner Calvert for their pioneering work as a Labor Activist and Education and Civil Rights Activist respectively. We have these great leaders to thank for their trailblazing efforts during Women’s History Month!
Wendy Martinson is chairing the Website Redesign Committee and is seeking additional volunteers to serve on the committee. Contact Wendy uffdawendy@gmail.com to get information regarding the next committee meeting date.
I know that there are other members who are being recognized and honored throughout the community or nationally. If you know of or are a member being honored/recognized, please send me the information so that I can include the information in the newsletter. My direct email is doris.slaybarber@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from the members!