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| Violet Richardson Award 2011 ~ $300 Grant |
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Soroptimist is concerned with the special challenges facing girls and young women today. The organization launched the Violet Richardson Award program in 2000 as a way to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities. The program honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 whose volunteer efforts include: helping other disadvantaged girls; fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Participating Soroptimist clubs implement the program at the local level, where awards vary. Club level recipients then become eligible for a $1,000 cash award, with a matching $1,000 cash award for the charitable organization of the recipient’s choosing. The Soroptimist organization grants one finalist $2,500 award to the recipient’s volunteer organization.
The program is named after Violet Richardson Ward, the first president of the first Soroptimist club in 1921. Richardson Ward was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women through her affiliations with Soroptimist, the Girl Scout Council and the American Association of University Women. Her passion for community service, particularly as it affected women and girls,has been an inspiration to Soroptimists throughout the years.
The Violet Richardson Award for 2012 is US$300. A $150 cash grant will be given to the finalist's selected charity in her honor. The local club finalist is eligible for the Region's program for a US$1,000 award and a matching $1,000 to her charitable organization. The regional winner competes at the Federation level for an additional recognition and contribution to her main charity. Awards for all grant programs will be presented to the winners at the 2012 Upstate Women of Distinction Celebration in March.
Deadline annually for completed application with essay: December 1st.
Email questions & completed application: soroptimist@gmail.com. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner. Mail original completed applications to LouAnne Hunnicutt, VRA Chair, Soroptimist International of Greenville, P.O. Box 183, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Send Emailable applications to: soroptimist@gmail.com.
If you are an organization or instutution with eligible young women as potential candidates please contact Soroptimist to arrange to recieve applications each year. Applications are available annually in August. Anyone wishing Soroptimist to do a presentation to your group or organization feel free to contact us. We request a minimum of 2 months notice.
Click below for the:
Violet Richardson Award FACT SHEET
Violet Richardson Poster
Violet Richardson Email-able Application (remember your References)
SIA Fact Sheet
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