Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra are accepting applications for the Women’s Opportunity, Violet Richardson ,and Ruby awards.

The Women’s Opportunity Award is bestowed upon women in the community who provide primary financial support for their families, and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational-skills training program or undergraduate degree program. The local winners will each receive $2,000 and are eligible to compete at the region and national competitions.

The Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer deeds within their community or school. Each recipient will receive $100.

The Ruby Award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work. Awardees will receive a $100 donation for the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Contact Pam Barrett at zippygirl1@att.net or (530) 545.3388 or Sandy Williams at kesan7@sbcglobal.net or (530) 541.2844 for additional information and applications. Deadline is Dec. 1.