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Awards
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Live Your Dreams
~ honoring exceptional women in our community ~
The following award winners of our programs help further Soroptimist's ideals of awareness, advocacy, and action.
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| 2010 Awards |
The Ruby Award
Julie Riggs with Redeemed, Inc.
Runner-Up: Sondra Blue with Rainbow Village
Violet Richardson Award
Kaitlyn Johnson
Women's Opportunity Award
Yvette Williams-Barr
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| 2009 Awards |
Making a Difference for Women Award
Tillie O'Neal-Kyles
Tillie is definitely fulfilling a vital community need through her work as Founder and CEO of Every Woman Works, Inc. She has impacted the lives of over 300 women and 550 children since her organization's inception. Soroptimist is proud to recognize her organization as a significant community resource for women who are less fortunate. Read More.
Violet Richardson Award
Marjon Wolfe
Marjon is a junior at Riverdale High School where she volunteers at Angela's House to give hope to abused teenage girls. Marjon hopes to be able to attend Howard University. Each year, Soroptimist honors girls ages 14 to 17 who have done extraordinary work to make their communities a better place. Read More.
Women's Opportunity Award
Sharon Bowens
Sharon has successfully faced adversity and has come out a winner. With this award, Soroptimist recognizes women, who through their personal or professional activities, are working to improve the lives of other women and girls. Sharon plans to enter a paralegal program and and focus on making a better life for herself and her family. Read More.
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| 2008 Awards |
Violet Richardson Award Winner
Yasmin Assar with Gift of Sight
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