2026 Commonwealth Heroines Award Ceremony

The Commonwealth Heroines event honors women who make significant, often unnoticed contributions to their communities.
About this Event

Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t make the news but make the difference. Come celebrate the Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2026!

Every day, thousands of women perform acts that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live. Commonwealth Heroines use their time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others in their community. They are mentors, volunteers, and innovators who strive to protect and represent the interests of seniors, victims of violence, children, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. They are the glue that keeps a community together.

Each year the Commission partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. Each legislator is encouraged to submit one woman from their constituency as a means of recognizing their invaluable efforts. This event will celebrate these incredible women, and we hope that you will join us at the Massachusetts State House on June 24th, 2026.