March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the role women have played in history and continue to play in our lives today. It is a time to remind young women everywhere that they can be whatever they want to be; that gender is not a restriction on their goals.

Each year St. Mary’s County Commission for Women holds a Women’s History Banquet, honoring women from the county who have made significant contributions to their communities through volunteering and going that extra mile. At that banquet, one woman will be named Woman of the Year for her generous contributions to the community.

In keeping with the national theme for Women’s History Month, which is Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet, another woman will be honored at the annual banquet for working to improve the environment of St. Mary’s County.

This year’s banquet will be held at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on Wednesday, March 18. Last year’s honorees were Maureen Pomerville for her volunteer work in church and the community and Yvonne Patton for her creative approach to teaching art to young children.

St. Mary’s Commission for Woman encourages everyone to nominate that special woman in your neighborhood or organization who is always giving of her time and energy so others may benefit.

For nomination forms and further information, please contact Cynthia Brown at the St. Mary’s County Government offices at (301) 475-4200, ext. 1846.

The Deadline for nominations is February 18.