Aug. 7, 2024
Eighth class of inductees to include seven women, one organization
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — As part of its Arkansas Live initiative, Arkansas PBS will livestream the eighth annual Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday, Aug. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at myarpbs.org/arkansasliveplaylist.
The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame honors women whose contributions have influenced the direction of Arkansas in their community or the state. The Hall of Fame inducts contemporary (living) or historical (deceased) women who have made significant and enduring contributions to their field of endeavor, professional or otherwise; impacted the social, cultural, economic or political well-being of the community, state or nation; elevated the status of women and positively impacted women and girls; helped open new frontiers for women and for society in general; and inspired others by their example.
2024 Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees include:
Contemporary:
- Betty Dickey – Teacher and attorney.
- Jacquelyn Williams McCray, Ph.D. – Professor, dean and director at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
- Jamileh Kamran – Fashion pioneer and author.
- JoAnne Bush – Public servant.
- Kathy Webb – Public servant and activist.
Historical:
- Bernie Babcock (1868-1962) – Author.
- Gussie Haynie (1901-1957) – Lawyer and activist.
Organization:
- Committee of One Hundred for the Ozark Folk Center – Preservation.
The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame depends on members of the public to nominate extraordinary women for induction. Nominations are accepted from organizations or individuals throughout the state. A diverse group of Arkansas citizens is recruited to act as a selection committee. The selection committee reviews all nominations, performs additional research if necessary, and selects nominees for induction into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame.
Additional information is available at arwomenshalloffame.com.
Arkansas Live is an initiative from Arkansas PBS that brings compelling special events directly to Arkansans via vivid, multi-camera livestreaming. Viewers gain front row access to some of the most in-demand events across the state, including livestreams from Crystal Bridges, Arkansas Department of Heritage, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, and more.
About the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame
The goal of the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) is to honor, in perpetuity, women whose contributions have influenced the direction of Arkansas in their community or the state. The AWHOF inducts contemporary (living) or historical (deceased) women who have been born in and achieved prominence within the state, or been a resident of Arkansas for an extended period after achieving prominence here or elsewhere and have:
- made significant and enduring contributions to their field of endeavor, professional or otherwise.
- impacted the social, cultural, economic or political well-being of the community, state or nation.
- elevated the status of women and positively impacted women and girls.
- helped open new frontiers for women and for society in general.
- inspired others by their example.
The project started as a partnership between the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Business Publishing Group, and now the effort has a board of directors guiding the project.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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