Soroptimist International Awards Programs
Violet Richardson Award
Soroptimist is concerned with the special challenges facing today’s girls and young women.
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.
The program is named after Violet Richardson Ward, the first president of the first Soroptimist
club. 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 volunteer service, particularly as it affected women and
girls, has been an inspiration to Soroptimists throughout the years.
Program Structure
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.
Application
Completed applications must be emailed or mailed to Soroptimist International of Greater
Las Vegas.
Email to: kharneymoore@cox.net or greaterlasvegas@soroptimistsnr.org
or you may mail for receipt by December 1:
Kim Harney-Moore
2303 Carinth Way
Henderson, NV 89074
If you have any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact the Kim
Harney-Moore.