Vermont Woman, a monthly newspaper, was published in South Hero, Vermont. Its circulation was 10,000.
History The founder and publisher of Vermont Woman, a monthly newspaper, was Suzanne (Sue) Gillis. Gillis financially backed the paper. In 1990, the paper was shut down due to financial challenges. Gillis then went on to become the founding publisher for the community weekly newspaper, Vermont Times. In 1995, Gillis became the founding publisher of the award-winning community weekly, Provincetown Banner. Thirteen years later, in 2003, Vermont Woman was re-launched by Gillis. The paper has since won a number of awards, including the New England Newspapers and Publishers Association's designation of New England Newspaper of the Year in 2007, 2008, and in 2011.
In 2010, Gillis was inducted in the New England Newspapers Hall of Fame for her commitment to independent publishing and for providing a forum for women's voices and perspectives. Rickey Gard Diamond, was the first editor of the paper, which launched in 1985 with 44 pages and an initial circulation of 20,000. In 2012, long-time editor Rickey Gard Diamond and Vermont Woman, won a national award from the National Newspapers Association, 3rd place in the category of Best Investigative or In-Depth Story or Series, Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more.
Vermont Woman published its final issue on September 9, 2019.
Vermont Woman hosted a lecture series from 1986 to 2009. This series featured speakers like Ann Richards, Valerie Plame Wilson, Gloria Steinem, and Helen Thomas.
Vermont Woman Speaker Series
Videos are courtesy of CCTV Archives, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy. Ref Program Name Link to Program at CCTV-Vermont 1 Vermont Woman Series- Gov. Ann Richards Link to video 2 Chocolate And Jazz Festival - Vermont Woman of the Year Link to video 3 Media Makers: #8- Sue Gillis And Ricky Diamond, Vermont Woman Link to video 4 Vermont Woman Interview Link to video 5 Vermont Woman 3rd Anniversary w/ Helen Thomas Link to video 6 Local Media Show: The Vermont Woman Link to video 7 Sandy Baird Commentary: Abortion In Film- A Woman's Right Not To Choose Link to video 8 Helen Thomas-Vermont Woman Lecture Series Link to video 9 International Women's Day Celebration In Burlington Link to video 10 ERA Public Speakout Link to video 11 Gloria Steinem - Outrageous Acts for Simple Justice Link to video 12 Gloria Steinem For Sanders For Congress Link to video 13 Valerie Plame Wilson - Taking on the White House Link to video
Awards
New England Newspapers and Publishers Association Awards +YearAwardPlaceRecipient2011Newspaper of the Year --Vermont Woman2009General Excellence 1stVermont Woman2008Newspaper of the Year --Vermont Woman2007Newspaper of the Year --Vermont WomanFeature Photo1stMargaret MichniewiczCover Story "Inconvenient Truth"1stCarrie ChandlerCover Story "Quest for the Cure"3rdMary FratiniFeature Photo2ndLynn Monty2006General Excellence3rdVermont WomanFeature Writing1stMary FratiniHeadline Writing1stMargaret MichniewiczPhoto - General News3rdMargaret Michniewicz
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