Each year, Soroptimist International of Poway recognizes four outstanding members of the community who are working
to make the world a better place for women and girls, and honors them with an awards ceremony and breakfast in May. The Making a Difference for Women Awards
includes: the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award, the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award, the Soroptimist Woman of Distinction Award, and the Soroptimist
Women Helping Women Award.
Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award
The Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award has helped tens of thousands of women to achieve their personal and professional goals through
continuing education and enhanced employment opportunities. At a local level, this award is a cash grant of $1000 to assist women who are the primary income
provider for their families while pursuing an education. Winners of the Soroptimist International of Poway Women’s Opportunity Award may go on to compete
at the District and Federation levels for additional grant money of up to $10,000.
>> Click here to download an application or contact Rita Brooks at 858-472-0432 or ritabrooks@cox.net. The application
deadline for the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is December 15, 2009
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award
This award honors young women who volunteer in the community and are committed to making the world a better place. Girls between 14 and 17 years of age who
are dedicated any volunteer activity, such as fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working the end discrimination and poverty
, may be eligible to win a cash award of $500 for her personal use, plus an additional $500 for the organization of her choice. Winners of the Soroptimist
International of Poway Violet Richardson Award may go on to compete at the District and Federation levels for additional money of up to $4,500.
>> Click here to download an application or contact Rita Brooks at 858-472-0432 or ritabrooks@cox.net. The application
deadline for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award is December 1, 2009
Soroptimist Woman of Distinction and Soroptimist Women Helping Women Award
These two awards are given to members of the community who have made extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of women and girls. We are deeply
appreciative of all they do, and these awards are a way of publicly honoring them for their hard work.
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