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Women's Opportunity Awards
The Women’s Opportunity Awards (WOA) program is the signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas. It was created in 1972 by popular vote of the membership. Because of their interest in “upward mobility for women,” members voted overwhelmingly for the creation of an award for training or retraining that would enable women heads of household to obtain higher level jobs.
SIVOS awards the first place WOA winner $3000, and the second place winner receives $1000 to use as they wish to further their education.
Soroptimist Programs and Awards
Violet Richardson Award
In 2000 SI of the Americas launched the Violet Richardson Award as a way to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities.
The program focuses on young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer activities within their community or school. Volunteer programs can include, but are not limited to, projects that address social problems such as drug use, homelessness, violence, discrimination, illiteracy, etc. Projects may assist any group including the elderly, disabled, mentally or emotionally challenged person. Projects that benefit women or girls are especially valued.
Club level recipients become eligible for $500 cash award, with a matching $500 cash award for the charitable organization of their choice.
2008 Violet Richard Award winner, Carly Crain
For more information about Soroptimist vist: Soroptimist International, Soroptimist International of the Americas, and Soroptimist Golden West Region
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Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Ruby Award (formerly 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.
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Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign
Through its website, Live Your Dream inspires women and girls to live their dreams and encourages them to pass on their good fortune to others. The campaign celebrates the unique power and accomplishments of women and girls just like you. When women help themselves and one another, amazing things can happen.
2010 Winners to be announced 3.8.10
