Live Your Dream Awards
Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Award helps women through a grant to have the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Applications are submitted through the portal link below from August to November 15 of each year.
Applications are submitted through the portal link below from August to November 15 of each year.

Application portal opens August 2026
Violet Richardson Award
This award is named after Violet Richardson, the first president of the first Soroptimist club in Alameda County, CA in 1921. An award is given to young women ages 14-18 whose volunteer activities make the community and world a better place. This award is first given at the club level followed by submission to district judging for additional awards and recognition.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.

Applications open September 2026 and due by December 15, 2027
Women's Opportunity Award
The Women's Opportunity Award recognizes women who are motivated to gain additional skills through further education or training to achieve an elevated employment status but do not have the resources to do so. Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.

Applications open September 2026 and due by January 15, 2027
K Chapman Mental Health / Social Work Scholarship
This scholarship is open to women attending a credentialed program with the goal of completing a Master's Degree in Mental Health or Social Work.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about the scholarship.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about the scholarship.

Applications open September 2026 and due by January 15, 2027
Youth Citizenship Award
This award recognizes young people who make outstanding contributions in home, school, community, and country.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.

Applications open September 2026 and due by January 15, 2027
S.T.A.R. Award
Student Teen Award for Resilience (STAR) honors a high school senior who has a desire to further her education and who has struggled to overcome adversity in her life.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.

Applications open September 2026 and due by January 15, 2027
Ruby Award
The Ruby Award recognizes women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work: named in honor of the first federation president, Ruby Lee Minar.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.
Click on "Learn More" to find information about eligibility.

Applications open September 2026 and due by January 15, 2027
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients
Elizabeth Leon- Women's Opportunity Award
Jessica Petrak - Live Your Dream Award
Rhonda Lewis - Ruby Award
Gage Bates - Student Teen Award for Resilience
Danica Dowd - Violet Richardson Award
Tinnley Pidgeon - Youth Citizenship Award
Ashley Bramlett - Live Your Dream Award
Jessica Petrak - Live Your Dream Award
Rhonda Lewis - Ruby Award
Gage Bates - Student Teen Award for Resilience
Danica Dowd - Violet Richardson Award
Tinnley Pidgeon - Youth Citizenship Award
Ashley Bramlett - Live Your Dream Award