Hoosier Women Forward
Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
HWF Annual Luncheon
Please join us for Hoosier Women Forward’s 2026 Annual Luncheon on Friday, September 25th at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Downtown Indianapolis
Tickets and sponsorships are still available – you don’t want to miss it!
Welcome Class 9!
Hoosier Women Forward is proud to announce its eighth class of outstanding Democratic women leaders. Learn more about them on the Meet Our Classes page!
Hoosier Women Forward Merch Store
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Show your support for Hoosier Women Forward with our new merch store featuring shirts, hats, mugs, and stickers!
OUR PROGRAM
Each year a group of twenty outstanding Democratic women will be selected to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications will be available in May and the program class will be announced in August.
SPREAD THE WORD
Do you know an exceptional Democratic woman who would be great for our program? We’d love to meet her. Contact us today. Help us spread the word in any way you can: social media, email, or in-person. We appreciate your support in helping us find our next class of Hoosier women!
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Hoosier Women Forward relies on the generosity of our supporters. To deliver the best program possible, we need your help. Please help us move Hoosier Women Forward by contributing today. Thanks for supporting the future of women in Indiana.
About HWF
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Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
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Meet Our Alumnae
Each year, a group of outstanding Democratic women will be selected through a competitive application process to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications go live each year in May and we accept no more than 24 women.
Have Questions?
You can use the information on our contact page to get in touch with the Hoosier Women Forward team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hoosier Women Forward News
Hoosier Women Forward Announces Ninth Class
Hoosier Women Forward Announces Ninth Class Twenty-two Democratic women from across Indiana chosen to participate in leadership program Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosier Women Forward is excited to announce its Class Nine participants. Each year, Hoosier Women Forward...
Hoosier Women Forward Announces 8th Class
Twenty-four Democratic women from across Indiana chosen to participate in leadership program Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosier Women Forward is excited to announce our Class Eight participants. Each year, Hoosier Women Forward (HWF) selects a diverse group of women to...
Hoosier Women Forward Statement on Workplace Safety & Accountability
As a women's leadership organization that prepares and then sends leaders out into the political arena to do good work, it is imperative that our culture is one of safety and accountability. Survivors of sexual assault and trauma continue to share their stories, at...