The Womens Conference
The Nations Premier Forum For Women
The Minerva Award is named after the Roman Goddess, Minerva, who graces the California State seal. Presented annually at The Women’s Conference in Long Beach, California, The Minerva Awards were created in 2004 by First Lady Maria Shriver to honor remarkable women dedicated to improving our communities, state and the world. The award recognizes the work of living women who act as Architects of Change to empower others.
In the spirit of Minerva, these women are stepping forward, and through their courage, wisdom and strength, making a profound and positive difference in the world. Theirs are stories of compassion, dedication and humanity—and we want your help in finding them. Some nominees are famous, some not. While most of the awards presented are to women from California, some are given to women from outside California whose work and leadership have impacted the people of our state.
Complete the online form and tell us about a woman who deserves to be considered for a Minerva.
There have been 28 remarkable women so far who have been awarded this prestigious recognition. Some have been famous, some not. Some have started organizations and movements, some have changed their communities in smaller ways. Click below to see the profiles of our 28 Minerva winners.
