Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district/region and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. The competition begins at the local level with each Zonta Club eligible to nominate one candidate for the District award by submitting the application to the District Governor by April 1st. In District 4, the District winner receives $1,000 USD, and the opportunity to compete for one of ten Zonta International awards of $4,000 USD. Young women interested in this award program should contact their local Zonta Club for instructions on how to apply. Young Women in Public Affairs Awards are made possible through generous contributions from Zontians, Zonta Clubs and friends of Zonta. To contact the Owen Sound Zonta Club - see info to the right. Please be advised that this award is not specifically intended for Grey Bruce students; however, it has either been won in the past by a local student and/or the Foundation felt it was a significant resource for post-secondary achievement goals. Please Click Here.

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Requirements

Criteria:

  • Women, ages 16-19 on 1 April each year, living in a Zonta district/region, or a citizen of a Zonta country
  • Who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply
  • Note that applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located will be considered and also eligible to apply for the district/region Award. Z and Golden Z club members are also eligible to apply.
  • Classified members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation, and their family members, are not eligible to apply for the Awards
  • The following are applicable to applicants:
    • Active commitment to volunteerism
    • Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)
    • Volunteer leadership achievements
    • Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
    • Support in Zonta International's mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy
    • Active commitment to volunteerism
  • Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)
  • Volunteer leadership achievements
  • Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
  • Support in Zonta International's mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy

Process:

  • The application must start with a Zonta club
  • All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline
  • Zonta clubs select one application to send to the district governor/region representative
  • A district/region evaluating committee reviews the applications
  • Selects one applicant per district/region to submit to Zonta International Headquarters
  • The Zonta International YWPA Award Committee recommends ten international recipients from the district/region applications to the Zonta International Board
  • After approval by the Zonta International Board, the Zonta International Foundation provides awards and certificates to the district/region, and international recipients

Application Deadline

Contact your local Zonta Club

Contact

Mail: Zonta Owen Sound, PO Box 472Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7Email: Zonta.owensound@gmail.com



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