Sandy Brinley, Coordinator, SI The Sierras

The Violet Richardson 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 such as: fighting drugs, crime, and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. This award is administered by local, participating Soroptimist clubs and is not available in all communities. Soroptimist headquarters does not distribute or accept applications.

The program begins at the local club level, where the type of award varies. Club level winners then become eligible for a $1,000 award. In addition, $1,000 will be contributed in honor of these winners to their volunteer organizations. The federation finalist will be chosen from among the 29 winners for an additional award, including a contribution of $2,500 to the finalist’s volunteer organization.

Sierra Pacific Region deadline for submission is February 15, 2008.

Contact your local Soroptimist club for more information, or Sandy Brinley, Region Coordinator.

Viotlet Richarson Award resources on SIA:

• Violet Richardson Award Frequently Asked Questions
• Women's Opportunity Awards/Violet Richardson Award 2007-2008 Application Order Form
• Violet Richardson Award Club Participation Instructions
• Violet Richardson Award Club Transmittal Form
• Violet Richardson Award Certificate (writeable)
• Violet Richardson Award Information Poster
• Violet Richardson Award Information Poster Instructions
• Violet Richardson Award Sample Publicity Materials

Revised November 24, 2007