Cape Cod Woman Of The Year Nominations Being Accepted

FALMOUTH, MA — Nominations are now being accepted for the 21st annual Mercy Otis Warren "Cape Cod Woman of the Year."

The award honors a Cape Cod woman who has made significant contributions in the arts, business, education, community involvement, and volunteerism. Recipients exemplify the spirit of Mercy Otis Warren, an early American patriot born and raised in Barnstable.

"To be a part of the group who came before me and the women who chose me was an honor that was also humbling. It made me want to work harder to make this Cape of ours a better place for all," said Mary Leclair, a 2009 winner of the award.

Nominations should be presented on one typewritten page describing what qualifies the candidate and what makes her unique and deserving of such an honor. Nominations should include as much information about the nominees as possible.

There are three options for submitting a nomination until 11:59 PM on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 18, 2022:

• Submit a nomination online at here. The electronic form with prompt you to upload a nomination letter.
• Mail the nomination letter to: Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year, Selection Committee, c/o Barnstable County, P.O. Box 427, Cummaquid, MA 02630
• Email the nomination letter to mercyotiswarrencapecod@gmail.com

The Cape 2022 Woman of the Year will be presented with a statuette of Mercy Otis Warren by local, celebrated sculptor David Lewis, as have all past recipients since the inception of the annual event in 2002.

The winner will be asked to be in the 4th of July parade in Barnstable Village.