Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Asks: How Are You Shaping Our World?

In the true spirit of innovation, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame has launched a fun photo contest designed to go beyond celebrating just its Inductees and Honorees and find out what others are doing to shape the world. It’s a challenge. And the winner and a guest will be seated at the Hall’s 21st Annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration “Shaping Our World: Women in Design and Innovation” in October.

Simply named the “2014 Photo Contest,” the contest wants to know “What does innovation mean to you?” or “How are you shaping our world?” or, in the spirit of a well-deserved shout-out, “How has/does your mom, wife, daughter, best friend, grandmother, aunt, etc. shaped/shape our world?”

“Having spent the last many months getting to know all about our Inductees’ and Honorees’ incredible achievements, we want to know what all women are doing to shape our world,” says Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame executive director Katherine Wiltshire. “This contest is another fun way we can collect and share women’s inspirational stories and messages.”

The Hall’s Founding President, staff and one of the 2014 Inductees, Jennifer Lawton of MakerBot, have already taken the challenge. A slideshow of their inspirational wisdom can be viewed on the Hall’s website where those interested in entering can download the photo templates of their choice as well as read contest rules.

To enter the contest (by midnight on October 17, 2014):
1) Download and print the template of your choice or create your own.
2) Fill in the blank & take a photo of yourself holding the sign.
3) Share your photo on social media using one or more of the following options:

• Post on Facebook using #CWHF2014 and #ShapingOurWorld (don’t forget to tag Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame)
• Tweet your photo to @ctwomen using #CWHF2014 and #ShapingOurWorld
• Post your photo to Instagram using #CWHF2014 and #ShapingOurWorld (don’t forget to tag @womeninct)

4) Watch Facebook, Twitter and The Hall’s website at noon on Monday, October 20, 2014 for announcement of the winner!

Made possible by platinum sponsor Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and other distinguished sponsors, the CWHF’s 21st Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Illustrating the vital role women play in designing the world around us and fueling our continued progress with innovative ideas, this year’s Inductees are: Jennifer Lawton, respected technologist, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the 3D printing industry; Marian Salzman, thought leader in public relations, among the world’s top five trendspotters; and Beatrix Farrand (1872-1959), nationally renowned landscape architect. In addition, the Hall will acknowledge a group of 10 Connecticut women who are recognized for their innovation in designing and transforming our world.

About the CWHF
The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization whose mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls. Founded in 1994 in Hartford, Connecticut, the Hall fills the void that traditional curricula still fail to address and today stands as the state’s premier source for women’s history with 106 Inductees. These women’s lives and accomplishments are celebrated and documented through a wide spectrum of innovative statewide programs offered free of charge to Connecticut citizens. Historically, the CWHF website has been a learning tool attracting international, national and local researchers, teachers and students. The CWHF’s website is a “Virtual Hall” where visitors can explore its educational resources. To join the CWHF via social media, find and like ctwomen on Facebook and follow @ctwomen on Twitter and @womeninct on Instagram.