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Violet Richardson Award
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as fighting drugs, crime, and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest.
Below you’ll find the poster and the APPLICATION FORM.
2023 Award Winner:
RHEANNA ZHU
This year’s recipient is Rheanna Zhu, a 16 year old student from Elgin Park school. She is a volunteer with McCreary Centre Society and Cactes Association. She oversees event outreach and team coordination for Empower Girls in Vancouver. She is also a member of White Rock Ambassadors. She had a keen interest in supporting mental health, and is the founder of the Psychology club at her school. She is a keen volunteer, stepping up to help organize fundraisers and teams for community events. She hopes to pursue a business degree. In the future, Rheanna feels that her passion for volunteering will be directed to mental health, poverty, and woman’s empowerment.
The Violet Richardson award totals $500. Rheanna received $250, and $250 was donated to Rheanna’s charity of choice, Cactes Association.
The Violet Richardson Award for this year was sponsored by Sources Community Resource Centres.
Our Vision
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their
full potential and live their dreams.
Our Mission
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Our Core Values
Gender Equality
Women and girls live free from discrimination
Empowerment
Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest
Education
Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education
Diversity & Fellowship
Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
