Awards

Violet Richardson Award

Application

This award recognizes and honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. There are two (2) Club level honorees as specified in the Club budget. Club application deadline is December 1. Region deadline is January 15.

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Woman's Opportunity Award

Application

This award aids women seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education. Who as head of their households must enter or return to the workforce, or improve their employment status in order to support themselves and their families. There are two (2) level awards as specified in the Club budget. Club application deadline is December 15. Region deadline is February 1.

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RUBY (formerly known as Making a Difference for Women)

Application

This award honors women who through their professional or personal efforts are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls. Honorees are women who have worked to improve the lives of other women and girls. Their work has had a significant impact, and also inspires and encourages other women. This recognition program is international in scope. A Club level donation will be made annually to be donated to the charitable organization of the winners choice. Previous award winners, Soroptimists, immediate family of Soroptimists and employees of Soroptimists are not eligible for the award. Club application deadline is December 1. Region deadline is January 15.

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