Hall of Fame - Women's Club at UCF

Purpose and History

The Women’s Club at UCF, Inc. is the oldest organization of its kind that has been meeting continuously for over fifty years without interruption. Prior to 2020, it had not established a formal means of acknowledging its members with distinction and honor.

On November 13, 2020, the Board of the Women’s Club at UCF approved the establishment of an exploratory committee to discuss the creation of a Hall of Fame and to draft what would be the criteria for such an honor. Kathleen Hagerty, Teresa Riedel, Zalpha Hashem, Linda Hennig, and Kathy Littlefield volunteered to serve on the initial committee. Two Board members, Maggie LeClair and Dell Shadgett, served as Advisors to this committee. On December 31, the committee members met on Zoom and forwarded their written recommendations to the Board. On January 8, 2021, the Hall of Fame was approved. By February, an inaugural slate of twelve nominated members was presented to the Board; and in April 2021, the Board of Directors removed the ad hoc status and recognized it as a standing committee. For more information, use this link.

Due to the COVID 19 lockdown in 2021, the first Hall of Fame induction was “virtual,” taking place over ZOOM at the Spring luncheon. Subsequently, once a year, an Induction ceremony has introduced each new class of inductees and celebrated their contributions to the Women’s Club at UCF, Inc.

An award was created to present each inductee with an artistic, symbolic artifact known as “The Pegasus Plate.” In collaboration with the HOF committee members, porcelain artist and Women’s Club member, Carol Pickler, created this exquisite keepsake. The Hall of Fame continues to promote the legacy and contributions made by these extraordinary women.

INDUCTEES

2024

To view the profiles of the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and to see highlights of the induction ceremony and celebration, click here

Sigi Stockhammer

Dr. Teresita Leeson

2023

To view the profiles of the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees and to see highlights of the induction ceremony and celebration, click here

Kathy Weise

Judy Dziuban

Carole Goldsmith

Judy Simonet

Ann Simpson

Carol Pickler

Mary Meeker

2022

Dr. Beth Barnes

Beryl Colbourn

Lynn Moharam

Martha Hitt

2021

*Inducted Posthumously

Ruth Jean Ostle *

Dell Shadgett

Sarah Magann *

Ali Armstrong *

Judy Kuhn

Jane Fuller

Frances Millican *

Maggie LeClair

Mary Ann Cottrell *

Janice Fisher

Bette Boston

Marian Bolte *

Nominations for the Women’s Club at UCF Hall of Fame

Nominations to the Women’s Club Hall of Fame 2025 can be submitted any time during the year. However, those received after September 30th will be considered for the following calendar year of 2026.

To view those members already inducted into the Hall of Fame from 2021 through 2024, please go to Hall of Fame – Women's Club at UCF. Officers and Members of the Women’s Club at UCF, Inc. Board, as well as the Hall of Fame Committee, are ineligible for consideration.

The following women are not eligible for consideration in 2025: Margaret Osteen, Doreen Behmke, Kathleen Banner, Sheri Dyer, Kim Bowers, Sue Chapman, Gail Dressel, Sally Galvan, Zalpha Hashem, Wendy Jamison, Maggie LeClair, Amanda Mudlock, Katie Seymour, Cathy Solow, Cynthia Chamberlin, Carole Goldsmith, Linda Hennig, Kathy Littlefield, Teresa Riedel, and Dell Shadgett.

#1 - Provide Nominator’s Name, Email Address, Cell Phone Number.

Nominator's Name

First Last

Date of Nomination Submission

Nominator's Email

Cell Phone

#2 – Provide Name of Individual Being Nominated

Nominee's Name

First Last

#3 – Criteria for Nomination to the Hall of Fame

Part A: In the space provided, provide a description of how this nominee has impacted the Women’s Club at UCF and its members. Please use specific examples.

Part B: In the space provided, provide a description of how this nominee has supported the Mission of Women’s Club at UCF described below: “The mission of the Women’s Club at UCF, Inc. is to support the advancement of the University’s ideals and goals; to provide scholarships for non-traditional, academically sound students at UCF; to welcome members from the community as well as the University; and to provide opportunities for sharing interests and developing friendships among members.”

#4 – Other Relevant Information about Your Nominee

In the space provided, please include additional information about your nominee that you would like to share with the Hall of Fame Committee. Then hit Submit Nomination at the bottom of the form.

NOTE: If you would like to nominate a member to the Hall of Fame, but cannot complete this form, use it as your guide and write a nomination using the above questions and mail it to the Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Kathy Littlefield at 2801 Pewter Mist Court, Oviedo, Florida 32765 or contact her via email at kathyl.ucfwc@gmail.com or by phone at (218) 790-3700.