Projects and Awards: Soroptimist International of Port Townsend & East Jefferson County

Award Name	Description	Requirements	Award	Outreach
SIA Violet Richardson	Named after the President of the first club, the program offers a cash reward grant to recipients and to the organization for which they volunteer	Young women between the age of 14 & 17 who make the world a better place through volunteer efforts, especially those that benefit women or girls. Application includes an essay demonstrating community involvement.	Club level - individual annual budget determines award; Regional level - 4 at $500 plus 1 Federation award of $1000; Federation level - trophy to winner, $2500 to organization	Schools 4-H Agencies Teen Centers Churches
SIA Women's Opportunity Award	Soroptimist's major service project aids household women seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training & education	Female heads of households, enrolled in or accepted to a vocational program or under grad degree program. Must demonstrate financial need. No one with an undergrad degree may apply.	Club level - individual budget; Regional level - 6 at $1000 2 at $3000 1 at $5000	DSHS Health Department Law Enforcement Community
SIA Making A Difference for Women	Acknowledge those who work to improve the status of women under an umbrella that includes 3 programs: 1) Women Helping Women honors women who use resources to help women achieve potential 2) Women of Distinction honors women who have made out-standing achievements in business or volunteering 3) Advancing the Status of Women recognizes business promoting women's issues & status.		Recognition	Businesses Service Clubs Agencies Schools Media Club Members
SIA Program Focus Reports	Demonstrates grassroots level evidence of how Soroptimists around the world make a difference	Program Focus Report must be completed. The project must be in one of the areas.	Recognition at local level	Committee Chairs
Celebrating Success	Club recognition for successful projects which help eliminate economic, legal, or political discrimination with visible and vocal community impact.	Complete form	Recognition	Committee Chairs
NWR Fellowship	Supports women residing in the NWR returning to school for postgraduate study in advance degree (Masters, Ph.D.)	Woman must reside in NWR, hold BA/BS or Masters Degree; present plan for further study, 3 letters of reference & transcripts	Club: $500 NWR: $4000	Businesses Schools Club Members
Making A Difference Grant	Funding for clubs that are initiating innovative projects	Proposals in writing and match strategic plan	Various up to $10,000	Committee chairs
NWR Image Award	Club demonstrating enhancement to public image	See guidelines	Recognition
SIA Club Award	Annual award recognizing clubs	Completion of club award form	Recognition Cclub patch
NWR Vocational Technical (Vo-Tech) Award	Offers region matching funds to clubs award scholarships to Vo-Tech students	Complete application	$200	Vocational Schools

Soroptimist International of Port Townsend & East Jefferson County
P.O. Box 624
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Soroptimist Club #111117
Northwestern Region, District 1
Chartered on May 2, 1947

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