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.

Soroptimist is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a membership of 100,000 women worldwide. Soroptimist International is a world-wide organization focusing on the betterment of women and girls in our local community and throughout the world.