Fort Collins Soroptimist is seeking applicants for our annual women's awards. We look forward to reaching eligible applicants. Deadlines for application are between December 15 and January 1 with recognition in February.
Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards help women (with primary financial responsibility for their families) obtain the skills-training and education necessary to improve their employment status and standard of living for themselves and their family. Women's Opportunity Awards are for women who are attending, or have been accepted to, a vocational training program, or an undergraduate degree program for a first degree. These cash awards may be used for any expenses related to educational pursuits and are not tied to scholarship. Fort Collins Soroptimist will present one $1000 award and one $500 award to deserving northern Colorado women. Local recipients advance to region competition for cash awards and ultimately a chance at one of three $10,000 federation awards. Applications must be received on or before December 15, 2011.
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Awards is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. The award is given to outstanding young women whose activities make the community and world a better place. Fort Collins Soroptimist recognizes outstanding volunteers and their organizations with matching cash awards. One local recipient will advance to regional competition and a chance for additional recognition and ultimately a $2500 contribution to the girl’s volunteer organization. Applications must be received on or before December 31, 2011.
Fort Collins Soroptimist’ Living Her Dream Awards help local women live her dreams. Any woman may apply when she: has earned a high school diploma or GED, has a passion and plan to live her dream (such as education, job training, internship, starting a business, or working for a nonprofit), has identified a dream and is taking steps to achieve it, and works for the betterment of women and/or girls. This year’s Living Her Dream Award recipient will receive $1000 to help her live her dream. Applications must be received on or before January 1, 2012.
Email sifortcollins@hotmail.com to request applications.
