Soroptimist is concerned with the special challenges facing today’s girls and young women. The organization launched the Soroptimist International of Coronado Service Award (formerly the Violet Richardson Award) as a way to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities.
The program honors two young women between the ages of 14 -15 and 16 -18 whose volunteer efforts include: helping other disadvantaged girls; fighting drugs; crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. The winners can receive up to $500 for the individual and $500 toward their charity.
Applications are due each year on March 15.
You can find the application here:
Soroptimist International of Coronado Service Award Application
Please submit it by emailing to:
membership@coronadosoroptimist.org
Soroptimist International of Coronado
Theresa Aguilar | 2023 SIC Service Award
Oliva Shull | 2023 SIC Service Award
Lucia Perez | 2022 SIC Service Award
Shannon Yeow | 2022 SIC Service Award
Emma Borgie | 2021 SIC Service Award
Lauren Pettit | 2021 SIC Service Award
Camryn Kimura | 2020 SIC Service Award
Maya Parra | 2020 SIC Service Award
Sarah Fieck | 2019 SIC Service Award | Ages 16 to 18
Sydney Ritchey | 2019 SIC Service Awardee | Age 14-15
Mariana Jimenez | 2018 SIC Service Awardee | Age 16-18
Kiana Lusk | 2018 SIC Service Awardee | Age 14-15
Sierra Gillingham | 2017 Soroptimist of Coronado Service Award
Madison Steel | 2017 Soroptimist of Coronado Service Award
Virginia Rose Meek | 2016 Violet Richardson Award Winner
Bianca Valle l 2013 Violet Richardson Award Winner
Sydney Swanson | 2012 Violet Richardson Award Winner
Courtney Haas | 2011 Violet Richardson Award Winner
Allyson Ahlstrom | 2011 Violet Richardson Award Finalist
Danielle Swanson | 2010 Violet Richardson
Talia Lehman | 2010 Violet Richardson Award Finalist
McKenna Keyes | 2009 Violet Richardson Award Winner
About Violet Richardson
Violet Richardson Ward was the first president of the first Soroptimist club. Richardson Ward was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women through her affiliations with Soroptimist, the Girl Scout Council, and the American Association of University Women. Her passion for volunteer service, particularly as it affected women and girls, has been an inspiration to Soroptimists throughout the years.