CT Women's Hall Of Fame Inducts New Members In Hartford Ceremony

Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut's most successful women came together in Hartford recently to induct new members into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame hosted its 31st annual induction ceremony and Celebration at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts in Hartford.

The event honored the achievements of Connecticut women by inducting three pioneers into The Hall, awarding the Eileen Kraus scholarship to a CT graduate, and recognizing three Spotlight award recipients.

The following women were inducted into the Hall of Fame for their accomplishments as Creative Catalysts:

• Sara Bronin (Hartford): Architect, attorney, professor, and policymaker
• Melissa Bernstein (Westport): Entrepreneur, creative, and author
• Barbara Summers (Hartford): American writer, educator, and fashion model

This year’s Eileen Kraus Scholarship Awardee is Yasmeen Galal, a recent Woodland Regional High School graduate who is now studying Computer Science and Government at Harvard University.

During the ceremony, the following women were recognized as this year’s Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Spotlight award recipients:

• Crystal R. Emery: Producer, writer, filmmaker, activist, and CEO of URU The Right to Be, Inc.
• Jesse Lazowski: Founder, CEO, and Creative Director at Marlo Laz Jewelry
• Shelley Quiala: Senior Artistic and Development Strategist at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame honors the achievements of women by celebrating their legacies and telling their powerful stories, inspiring women and girls to realize their limitless potential.

For more information about The Hall and how to get involved, visit www.cwhf.org.