OKLAHOMA CITY – A triple win for the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women! At the National Association of Commissions for Women, Oklahoma was honored with an Achievement Award and election of two to the national board. The national Achievement Award recognized the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame that inducted eight women and funds raised will help establish a permanent Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit. The State Executive Director, Kitti Asberry, was elected as National Vice President and Carol Hefner, current State Vice Chair, was elected to represent Region VI on the national board.

Executive Director Kitti Asberry remarked, “I am looking forward to working with Commissioner Hefner and the National Association for Commissions for Women. As board members, we will be able to provide recommendations to improve the lives of women girls and families around the world. As Executive Director for the Commission, my goal is implementing programs which are researched, evaluated, and documented, which will advance the general welfare of our state.”

Commissioner Hefner said, “As past chair for the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame Gala, I am proud to be affiliated with this Commission in strengthening the recognition of women everywhere and establishing a widely acclaimed exhibit to showcase the achievements of women across our state. I hope to see other states do the same to advance women across our nation.”

Commissions in California received at least $25,000 in capacity building from the state’s COVID fund to continue programs and infrastructure. Massachusetts received their award for GELI, Girls Empowerment and Leadership Initiative.