Soroptimist International of Boise

Soroptimist International of the Americas

Awards & Recognition

Our club presents the following annual awards:

Women’s Opportunity Award:  Financial assistance to low-income women seeking training to re-enter the work force.  The winner's name is then sent on to compete for the Region award.  The Region winner is then submitted in a competition for the Federation level award.

Violet Richardson Award:  A recognition program for young women between the ages of 14-17 who are engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools.  An award is given to the young woman chosen as the winner and a donation award is given to the organization that she volunteers with.  The winner's name is then sent on to compete for the Region award.  The Region winner is then submitted in a competition for the Federation level award.

Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women:  This recognition program consists of three parts observed at the club, region and federation levels.  This award acknowledges women who are working to improve the lives of women and girls through their personal or professional activities.  The Region submits a winner from the submissions by sent in by the clubs to Soroptimist International of the Americas Federation.