Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who is a leader and volunteers in your community or school?
Do you see challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair?
If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Violet Richardson Award.
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This award recognizes young women leaders who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty, or helping neighbors in need. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are particularly encouraged.
Winners are eligible to receive cash awards for themselves and the charitable organizations of their choice.
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Soroptimist is an organization of women whose members volunteer in their communities, often working on the same problems that you do. Although Soroptimist members realize that volunteering is its own reward, we also know it feels good to be recognized for your actions. And that’s why we sponsor this award.
The Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies. (The local club, Soroptimist International of Roxborough, PA awards a 1st place award of $250 and a 2nd place award of $150.) Club level winners then become eligible for one of 28 $1,000 awards. In addition, $1,000 will be contributed in honor of these winners to their volunteer organizations. One finalist will be chosen from among the 28 winners for an additional award, including a contribution of $2,500 to the finalist’s volunteer organization.
If you think you would make a good Violet Richardson Award candidate, please contact us today for an application and tell us about your volunteer action. All applications must be received by December 1, 2011 to be considered for an award.
Good luck! And, even if you don’t win a Violet Richardson Award, we applaud your efforts to make your community and the world a better place.
Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
