LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Soroptimist International Of Clear Lake is looking for young women who are engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools to apply to be a winner in the Violet Richardson Award Program.

The award is given to young women whose activities make the community and world a better place.

As a volunteer service organization, Soroptimist believes that by acknowledging young women's volunteer involvement now, they will grow up to be vital active members of the community.

The Violet Richardson Award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment, and working to end discrimination and poverty.

The award is named after Violet Richardson, the president of the first Soroptimist club in Alameda County in 1921.

Richardson believed in personal responsibility and the motto, “It's what you do that counts.”

She lived her life accordingly, as an active member in her community who was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women.

Soroptimist established this award to honor the memory of this unique woman and her dedication to volunteer action.

The Violet Richardson Award program comes with a certificate and monetary gift to the young woman.

Applications are due by Nov. 15.

To receive an application contact Violet Richardson Chair Wanda Harris 707-225-5800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .