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The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women (CFW) has announced that Mary Brickell, a pioneering figure in the founding and development of Miami, has been selected for induction into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame — one of only three women statewide to receive the distinction this year.
The nomination was submitted by CFW leadership as part of its continued commitment to honoring the often-overlooked legacies of women who have shaped South Florida’s past and present.
“Mary Brickell’s leadership, compassion, and vision helped lay the foundations of Miami’s civic and economic life — at a time when women could not vote, yet still shaped the direction of history,” said Dr. Rose Martin, director of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women. “Her recognition at the state level affirms the lasting impact of her contributions.”
Brickell was a landowner, negotiator, and philanthropist who, alongside her husband, William Brickell, helped build the framework of modern-day Miami. Her legacy is most visible in the city’s Brickell neighborhood, a global financial hub that bears her family name.
The official induction ceremony will take place in September 2025 at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, where a commemorative plaque honoring Brickell will be permanently housed in the Capitol Rotunda. The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame was created by the Florida Legislature in 1982 to recognize and honor women who have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for women and all Florida residents.
To learn more about the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame and view the full list of inductees, visit https://flwomenshalloffame.org.
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