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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS
WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITY AWARD
The Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist's major service project.
The Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist's major service project, was established by Soroptimist International of the Americas in 1972 to assist women entering or re-entering the workforce in obtaining the education and skills training they need to improve their employment status. Women's Opportunity Awards are designed to give women heads of household, who provide the primary source of financial support for their families, the opportunity to achieve their career goals—an opportunity they have not previously had, whether because of economic or social barriers, or personal circumstances. These awards are for women who are attending, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program. For requirements and application - Link Here
Program Structure
The program begins on the club level, where
award amounts vary. Club-level recipients become eligible for additional
awards at other levels of the organization. In addition, Soroptimist grants
three $10,000 finalist awards each year. Since the program’s inception,
Soroptimist has funded almost $5.5 million in Women’s Opportunity Awards and
assisted about 1,640 women. In total (including local club activity),
approximately $15 million in Women’s Opportunity Awards has been disbursed
to about 22,500 women since the program began in 1972.
To
download application and mailing instructions from the Soroptimist International
of the Americas' Web Site at:
www.soroptimist.org
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Soroptimist
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| The Making a Difference for Women Award acknowledges women who are working to improve the lives of women and girls through their personal or professional activities. Their efforts help to promote the issues that are important to the Soroptimist organization. Honorees are women who have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls. Examples of the type of work honored include: spearheading an effort to open a domestic violence shelter, working to secure health services for low-income women, starting a mentoring program for at-risk girls, or lobbing companies to provide on-site child care. The program enables local Soroptimist clubs and the Soroptimist organization to thank these women and encourage others to explore ways to assist women and girls. The program begins on the club level, where the type of recognition varies. Award winners at the club level are eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization. The finalist receives a $5,000 donation to the charitable organization of her choice. | ||
| The Violet Richardson Award Program | |
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Honoring Young Women
14 - 17 for Volunteer Action
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Named for the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Violet Richardson Award honors girls who are making a difference through volunteer service. Each year, Soroptimist clubs honor girls who donate their time and energy to causes that make the community and world a better place — such as working to end discrimination and poverty, assisting women and children who are victims of domestic violence, or mentoring young girls. The program begins on the Soroptimist club level, with club recipients becoming eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization. At the Federation (SIA) level, one winner is chosen to receive a finalist award, which includes a contribution of $2,500 to the charitable organization of the recipient’s choice. |
| To contact your nearest club - direct inquires to this e-mail address | |
Each year Soroptimist
Clubs choose the Award Programs in which it wishes to participate.
The clubs seek applicants out of their local communities.
Link Here For A List of Clubs in the Golden West Region