>>NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2025. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a nomination this year.
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 21, 2025. There are three ways to submit a nomination:
- Submit electronically: The electronic form will prompt you to upload a nomination letter.
- Mail: Send a nomination letter to:
Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Selection Committee
c/o Barnstable County, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630
- Email: Send a nomination letter to mercyotiswarrencapecod@gmail.com
The 2025 recipient will receive a statuette of Mercy Otis Warren, crafted by local celebrated sculptor David Lewis, as have all past honorees since the award’s inception in 2002.
Recipients are also invited to participate in the 4th of July parade in Barnstable Village.
Award Ceremony Details
The 2025 award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Tales of Cape Cod, located at The Olde Colonial Courthouse 3046 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630. Admission to the Mercy Otis Warren event is free, and donations will be accepted.
