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Vermont Woman

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Vermont Woman
TypeMonthly/quarterly
FormatTabloid, Digital
Owner(s)Suzanne Gillis
PublisherSuzanne Gillis
EditorKate Mueller
Founded1985-2019
Ceased publication2019
Headquarters307 Route 2, South Hero, Vermont United States)
Circulation10,000
Websitehttps://www.vermontwoman.com

Vermont Woman, a monthly newspaper, was published in South Hero, Vermont.[1] Its circulation was 10,000.[2]

History

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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

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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

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New England Newspapers and Publishers Association Awards

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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

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  1. ^ "Vermont Woman newspaper - MondoTimes.com". www.mondotimes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  2. ^ "Vermont Woman Circulation" (PDF). vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  3. ^ Calhoun-Fago, D'Ann (October 1, 1989). A Diversity of Gifts: Vermont Women at Work. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press. p. 170. ISBN 0881501441.
  4. ^ "Vermont Woman newspaper". MondoTimes.com. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Vermont's International Women's Day Celebration". Vermont Woman. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  6. ^ Maurice, Maggie (30 October 1985). "Women's Publication Makes its Vermont Debut". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Vermont Woman Prints Last Issue". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. 12 July 1990. p. 7. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  8. ^ David W., Dunlap (25 December 2015). "167 Commercial Street - BEKS Condominium Unit 2". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ^ "Careers:Business Monday, March 10, 1995 - burlingtonfreepress.com". burlingtonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  10. ^ "A journal about perspective - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  11. ^ "Vermont Woman wins paper of the year - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  12. ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Newspaper of the Year | NENPA". www.nenpa.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  14. ^ ""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.
  15. ^ ""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.
  16. ^ Media, Vermont Woman. "NNA Award - Rickey Gard Diamond : Vermont Woman Newspaper". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  17. ^ "Vermont Woman Publishes Final Issue - sevendaysvt.com". sevendaysvt.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  18. ^ "Formative newspaper Vermont Woman ceases publication after more than three decades". burlingtonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  19. ^ "On These Shoulders We Stand by Suzanne Gillis - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com-date=2019-09-09.
  20. ^ "Vermont Woman-Spanning 34 years 1985-2019 by Suzanne Gillis - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com-date=2019-09-09.
  21. ^ "Vermont Newspaper Annual Speakers Event - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  22. ^ "Ann Richards to Speak at Vermont Woman - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  23. ^ "November 2007 | I, Spy - Debriefing Outed CIA Agent Valerie Plame Wilson". www.vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  24. ^ "Vermont Woman Speaker Series Brought the Community Together to Be Inspired & Informed - vermontwoman.com". vermontwoman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  25. ^ "Creative Commons License". creativecommons.org. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  26. ^ "New England Newspaper of the year 2011". New England Newspaper and Press Association. New England Newspaper & Press Association. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  27. ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  28. ^ "Vermont Woman Wins Yearly Award". Burlington Free Press. 10 February 2009. p. 21. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  29. ^ "Vermont Woman wins paper of the year - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  30. ^ "2007 Vermont Press Association Awards - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-04.