The Mercy Otis Warren “Cape Cod Woman of the Year” Selection Committee is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 25th annual award honoring a woman on Cape Cod. The recipient of this prestigious award demonstrates an outstanding contribution to her community.
The Mercy Otis Warren ‘Cape Cod Woman of the Year’ award recognizes a Cape Cod woman who has made meaningful contributions in one or more of the following areas: arts, business, education, community involvement, etc., while strongly embracing volunteerism. Recipients exemplify the spirit of Mercy Otis Warren, an early American patriot from Barnstable.
Nominations should be presented on one typewritten page, single-spaced with a maximum of 500 words, describing what qualifies the candidate and what makes her unique and deserving of such an honor. Submissions should include as much multifaceted information about the nominee as possible.
How to Submit a Nomination:
Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 20, 2026. There are three ways to submit a nomination:
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026
