Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter, Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch. WSHOF honors women songwriters, composers, and writers worldwide that have made a significant impact in the music industry. The organization also offers resources such as scholarships, workshops, training, and opportunities to young songwriters and upcoming talent.

The WSHOF has an annual awards event held in Washington D.C. The inaugural show in 2021 was celebrated at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees include Dee Dee Sharp and Cynthia Biggs in 2021. Dean Claudia Bornholdt, Alyze Elyse, and Freda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023. Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.

2021
Tawatha Agee · Mary Chapin Carpenter · Jekalyn Carr · Roberta Flack · The Go-Go's · Dr. Veryl Howard · Bunny Hull · Naomi Judd · Klymaxx · Dawnn Lewis · Valerie Simpson · Deniece Williams

2022
Marilyn Bergman · Doe · Gloria Estefan · Siedah Garrett · Indigo Girls · Loretta Lynn · Rose Marie McCoy · Jody Watley · Junko Yagami

2023
Toni Basil · Angela Bofill · Ann Hampton Callaway · Jan Daley · Olivia Newton-John · Dorothy Norwood · Scherrie Payne · Jasmine Sandlas · Pam Sawyer · Cynthia Weil

2024
Maria Callas · LaLa Cope · Martha Munizzi · Soon Hee Newbold · Angie Stone · Crystal Waters · Allee Willis