Women Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter, Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-10-31 |title=Meet Janice McLean DeLoatch {{!}} Founder, Executive Director- Women Songwriters Hall of Fame |url=https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-janice-mclean-deloatch-founder-executive-director-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Shoutout DFW |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-24 |title=Meet Janice Mclean Deloatch |url=https://canvasrebel.com/meet-janice-mclean-deloatch// |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=CanvasRebel|language=en-US}} WSHOF honors women songwriters, composers, and writers worldwide that have made a significant impact in the music industry. The organization also offers resources such as scholarships, workshops, training, and opportunities to young songwriters and upcoming talent.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-03-25 |title=Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023: Honoring Exceptional Talent and Contributions to Music History |url=https://www.pumpitupmagazine.com/women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-2023-honoring-exceptional-talent-and-contributions-to-music-history/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=pumpitupmagazine.com |language=en}}
The WSHOF has an annual awards event held in Washington D.C. The inaugural show in 2021 was celebrated at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.{{cite web | url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/inaugural-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-event/ | title=Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack Among First Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees |access-date=30 June 2021 |website=UDiscoverMusic| date=30 June 2021 |language=en}}
Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees include Dee Dee Sharp and Cynthia Biggs in 2021.{{Cite press release |last= |first= |title=Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates New Annual Award Show & Winter Songwriting Mixer to Recognize Excellence in Songwriting |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-celebrates-new-annual-award-show--winter-songwriting-mixer-to-recognize-excellence-in-songwriting-301449229.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=PR Newswire|language=en}} Dean Claudia Bornholdt, Alyze Elyse, and Freda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.pumpitupmagazine.com/legendary-singer-and-actress-freda-payne-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-in-entertainment/|title=Legendary Singer and Actress, Freda Payne, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment|newspaper=Pump It Up|date=March 11, 2023}} Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.
Inductees and honorees
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| Mary Chapin Carpenter{{cite news|last1=Hollabaugh|first1=Lorie|title=Naomi Judd, Mary Chapin Carpenter inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame|newspaper=MusicRow|url= https://musicrow.com/2021/06/naomi-judd-mary-chapin-carpenter-inducted-into-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame|date=29 June 2021|access-date=21 April 2024}}
| Dr. Veryl Howard
| Naomi Judd{{cite news|last1=Shelton|first1=Caitlyn|title=Naomi Judd Inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame|newspaper=Fox17|url= https://fox17.com/news/local/naomi-judd-inducted-into-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-nashville-tennessee-country-music-entertainment|date=28 June 2021|access-date=21 April 2024}}
| Klymaxx
| Valerie Simpson{{cite news|last1=Herbst|first1=Diane|title=Valerie Simpson on Co-Writing 'I'm Every Woman' with Husband: 'I Told Him to Dig into His Feminine Side'|website=People|url= https://people.com/music/valerie-simpson-talks-writing-im-every-woman-with-husband-nick-ashford/|date=10 June 2021|access-date=21 April 2024}}
{{cite news|last1=Diop|first1=Arimeta|title=The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Has Honored Its First Class of Inductees|website=Vanity Fair|url= https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/06/the-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-has-honored-its-first-class-of-inductees|date=29 June 2021|access-date=21 April 2024}}{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Cydney|title=Roberta Flack, Klymaxx & More Among Women Songwriters Hall of Fame's First Class|website=Billboard|url= https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/roberta-flack-klymaxx-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-9570299/|date=11 May 2021|access-date=21 April 2024}}
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{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/thecwmag/docs/women_songwriters_final_file_8_19_22 | title=Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 |newspaper=Courageous Woman Magazine - Issuu|date=19 August 2022 }} {{cite news|url=https://indahousemedia.com/2022/04/women-songwriters-hall-of-fame-awards-returns-for-second-year-to-celebrate-and-induct-female-iconic-hitmakers-in-washington-d-c/|title=WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME AWARDS RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE AND INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.|newspaper=InDaHouse|date=April 14, 2022}}
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}}{{cite news|last1=CCM News|title=Award-Winning Artist Martha Munizzi To Be Inducted Into Women Songwriter’s Hall of Fame|website=CCM Magazine|url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/award-winning-artist-martha-munizzi-to-be-inducted-into-women-songwriters-hall-of-fame/#|date=11 June 2024|access-date=25 June 2024}}