The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation has announced the establishment of a new leadership award named in honor of Senator Jeanne Shaheen — a meaningful milestone that celebrates both a trailblazing public servant and the ongoing work of uplifting women’s leadership across the Granite State.

The award, established by the Manchester-connected nonprofit, recognizes Senator Shaheen’s decades of service and her role as a pioneering figure in New Hampshire public life. Shaheen made history as the first woman in U.S. history to be elected both a state governor and a U.S. senator, and the foundation’s decision to name a leadership award in her honor reflects the deep impact she has had on women in politics and civic life throughout the state.

The NH Women’s Foundation has long worked to advance gender equity and support women and girls across New Hampshire through grantmaking, research, and community initiatives. By establishing this award, the organization adds a new way to recognize individuals who carry forward that same spirit of leadership and commitment to the community.

The announcement was reported by Manchester Ink Link and highlights the foundation’s continued investment in honoring exemplary leadership — and in inspiring the next generation of women to step into roles of influence and service in New Hampshire.

Details about the award’s criteria and the selection process for recipients are expected to follow, but the establishment of the honor itself stands as a celebratory moment for advocates of women’s leadership throughout the region. It is a reminder that Manchester and the broader Granite State community continue to find meaningful ways to recognize those who have shaped public life for the better.

Sources: Manchester Ink Link