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.

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.
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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.

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.
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This award recognizes young people who make outstanding contributions in home, school, community, and country.  
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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.  
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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.
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Nayeli Hernandez - Violet Richardson Award
Kamryn Stainbrook - Kathleen McVey Memorial Youth                                                             Citizenship Award
Lillian Meltzer - Student Teen Award for Resilience
Carol Kinser - Ruby Award
Autumn Eggers - Live Your Dream Award
Anicia Boquet - Women's Opportunity Award
Deysi Vargas Ruiz - Women's Opportunity Award