TheWomen Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter,Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
The WSHOF has an annual awards event held inWashington D.C. The inaugural show in 2021 was celebrated at theNational Museum of Women in the Arts .[ 4]
Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees includeDee Dee Sharp andCynthia Biggs in 2021.[ 5] Dean Claudia Bornholdt,Alyze Elyse , andFreda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023.[ 6] Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.
Inductees and honorees [ edit ] [ 17]
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