Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame 2022 inductees named
Gov. John Carney recently announced seven women who were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2022 for their significant contributions in the state.
Out of the more than 50 applications received by the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee, seven of the top nominees were selected.
This year’s inductees include: Anne Canby, a pioneer in transportation as the first woman to lead the Delaware Department of Transportation in 1993 and serving as deputy director of transportation during the Carter administration; Alice Dunbar-Nelson, a late suffragist, poet, activist and educator at Howard High School in Wilmington; Carolyn Fredericks, Modern Maturity Center executive director and longtime advocate for Delaware seniors; Teri Quinn Gray, former DuPont scientist and current chief operating officer at Provivi, a science-based crop protection company in California; Ilona Holland, children’s educator with a focus on literacy, children’s book author, and partner with the Delaware Libraries system; Karyl Rattay, former director of Delaware’s Division of Public Health, who served during the COVID pandemic and holds the longest tenure in the role; and Aida Waserstein, former Family Court of Delaware judge who has also written several books with the goal of helping foster children by telling her own immigrant story.
“It is our honor to recognize these women and their positive impact on our community,” said Carney. “I congratulate them on their selection and thank the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee for choosing another round of remarkable Delaware women for induction into the hall of fame.”
“With an incredible pool of applicants this year, the committee had a difficult time narrowing it down to this year’s class of inductees,” said Kay Keenan, Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee chair. “The diversity of women we’ve selected comprise an amazing group who have done so much for Delaware in so many different ways, and we are so pleased to be able to honor them in the fall.”
The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women was established in 1981 and is the oldest annual celebration of its kind commemorating Delaware women. Eligible women must have been born in Delaware or resided in the state for a minimum of 10 years.
“As a small state, it’s important to highlight the big achievements and myriad contributions of Delaware women both past and present,” said Melanie Ross Levin, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy director. “We encourage all Delawareans to learn more about the 2022 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame inductees and consider nominating someone in the future.”
Inductees will be recognized at an induction ceremony in the fall.
