Vermont Woman
| Type | Monthly/quarterly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid, Digital |
| Owner(s) | Suzanne Gillis |
| Publisher | Suzanne Gillis |
| Editor | Kate Mueller |
| Founded | 1985-2019 |
| Ceased publication | 2019 |
| Headquarters | 307 Route 2, South Hero, Vermont United States) |
| Circulation | 10,000 |
| Website | https://www.vermontwoman.com |
Vermont Woman, a monthly newspaper, was published in South Hero, Vermont.[1] Its circulation was 10,000.[2]
History
[edit]The founder and publisher of Vermont Woman, a monthly newspaper, was Suzanne (Sue) Gillis. [3][4][5] Gillis financially backed the paper.[6] 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.[7] In 1995, Gillis became the founding publisher of the award-winning community weekly, Provincetown Banner.[8][9] Thirteen years later, in 2003, Vermont Woman was re-launched by Gillis.[10] 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,[11] 2008,[12] and in 2011.[13]
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. [14] Rickey Gard Diamond, was the first editor of the paper, which launched in 1985 with 44 pages and an initial circulation of 20,000.[15] 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.[16]
Vermont Woman published its final issue on September 9, 2019.[17][18][19][20]
Vermont Woman hosted a lecture series from 1986 to 2009.[21] This series featured speakers like Ann Richards,[22] Valerie Plame Wilson,[23] Gloria Steinem, and Helen Thomas.[24]
Vermont Woman Speaker Series
[edit]Videos are courtesy of CCTV Archives, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy. [25]
| 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
[edit]New England Newspapers and Publishers Association Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Place | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011[26] | Newspaper of the Year | -- | Vermont Woman |
| 2009[27] | General Excellence | 1st | Vermont Woman |
| 2008[28] | Newspaper of the Year | -- | Vermont Woman |
| 2007[29] | Newspaper of the Year | -- | Vermont Woman |
| Feature Photo | 1st | Margaret Michniewicz | |
| Cover Story "Inconvenient Truth" | 1st | Carrie Chandler | |
| Cover Story "Quest for the Cure" | 3rd | Mary Fratini | |
| Feature Photo | 2nd | Lynn Monty | |
| 2006[30] | General Excellence | 3rd | Vermont Woman |
| Feature Writing | 1st | Mary Fratini | |
| Headline Writing | 1st | Margaret Michniewicz | |
| Photo - General News | 3rd | Margaret Michniewicz |
References
[edit]- ^ "Vermont Woman newspaper - MondoTimes.com". www.mondotimes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Circulation" (PDF). vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Calhoun-Fago, D'Ann (October 1, 1989). A Diversity of Gifts: Vermont Women at Work. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press. p. 170. ISBN 0881501441.
- ^ "Vermont Woman newspaper". MondoTimes.com. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Vermont's International Women's Day Celebration". Vermont Woman. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Maurice, Maggie (30 October 1985). "Women's Publication Makes its Vermont Debut". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Prints Last Issue". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. 12 July 1990. p. 7. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ David W., Dunlap (25 December 2015). "167 Commercial Street - BEKS Condominium Unit 2".
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- ^ "A journal about perspective - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Vermont Woman wins paper of the year - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Newspaper of the Year | NENPA". www.nenpa.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ ""Vermont Woman Newspaper Publisher Suzanne Gillis Inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame". Vermont Business Magazine. 1 November 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ ""Vermont Woman" Newspaper Publisher Suzanne Gillis Inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame". Vermont Business Magazine. 1 November 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Media, Vermont Woman. "NNA Award - Rickey Gard Diamond : Vermont Woman Newspaper". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Publishes Final Issue - sevendaysvt.com". sevendaysvt.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "Formative newspaper Vermont Woman ceases publication after more than three decades". burlingtonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "On These Shoulders We Stand by Suzanne Gillis - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com-date=2019-09-09.
- ^ "Vermont Woman-Spanning 34 years 1985-2019 by Suzanne Gillis - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com-date=2019-09-09.
- ^ "Vermont Newspaper Annual Speakers Event - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "Ann Richards to Speak at Vermont Woman - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "November 2007 | I, Spy - Debriefing Outed CIA Agent Valerie Plame Wilson". www.vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Speaker Series Brought the Community Together to Be Inspired & Informed - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "Creative Commons License". creativecommons.org. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "New England Newspaper of the year 2011". New England Newspaper and Press Association. New England Newspaper & Press Association. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Vermont Woman wins paper of the year - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "2007 Vermont Press Association Awards - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.