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Zonta Awards

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together advancing the status of women.  Zonta has a number of awards to encourage women to further their studies or acknowledge their contribution to the community.  Some awards are international; others are provided at District (Australia level), Area or Club level.

The Zonta Club of Perth provides access to all of the awards.

Amelia Earhart the famous aviatrix was a Zontian

Zonta International Awards

These are organised at the Zonta International level with applicants applying through their local clubs.  More information about these awards (and application forms) may be obtained from Zonta International. 

 

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards

The famous aviatrix, Amelia Earhart was a Zontian and through this international award program her spirit lives on.  The program consists of approximately 35 annual fellowships of US$10,000 to support further PhD level studies in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.  Closing date: end of October.

 

Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarships

Established from a bequest by US businesswoman Jane M Klausman the international program aims to encourage women in leadership positions in business.  There are twelve annual grants of US$5,000.  Women must have completed 2-3 years of undergraduate studies and have outstanding academic credentials.  Closing date: beginning of June.

 

Young Women in Public Affairs

There are five awards of US$3,000 provided to pre-university or pre-college women students, aged 16-20 years to encourage women to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations.  In addition there is a US$1,000 district award and our Club provides a $500 award.  Closing date: February/March.

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District 23 Awards

For administrative purposes, Zonta International is divided into 32 Districts.  All of Australia (except New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT) forms District 23.  A District Conference is held every two years and the 2009 District 23 Conference will be held in Ballarat, Victoria.  There are no separate awards provided at a District level, but District 23 has co-ordinators for each of the ZI awards who encourage and support clubs to find suitable applicants.

Note that the ZI Young Women in Public Affairs Award provides a District award of US$1,000.

 

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Woman of Achievement Award finalists 2008

Area 3 Awards

Each District is divided into Areas.  The Zonta Club of Perth is part of Area 3, which includes the six clubs in Western Australia.  In April/May each year an Area 3 workshop is held for members to learn more about the activities of Zonta and on a weekend near November 8th an Area 3 Founder's Day dinner is held to celebrate the founding of Zonta in 1919.  The hosting of the workshop and Founder's Day Dinners is rotated among all the clubs in the area.  There are two awards organised at the area level. 

 

Woman of Achievement Award

The Woman of Achievement Award is presented to a “quiet achiever” in the community that has not been previously recognised for their exceptional service.  All clubs in the area put forward a nominee for the Award.  A special committee consisting of a Zontian and two other people from the community scrutinise the nominations and selects an Area winner.  All Club nominees are invited to the Founder's Day dinner in November where they are acknowledged with an overall Area 3 winner being announced and presented with a special brooch.

 

Jane M Klausman Award

Though this is a ZI Award, many of the Clubs in Area 3 have got together to promote the award, with an area nominee being awarded at a special event

 

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YWPA award winner

Zonta Club of Perth Awards

The Zonta Club of Perth actively raises funds so it may support International and District programs and also support local women through our own Club’s education and community service awards.

 

ZI Young Woman in Public Affairs Award

Written applications are sought from young women at schools in the local area.  Our Club's nominee is presented with $500 at a club meeting and her name is submitted for consideration at the District and International levels.

 

University Education Award

A minimum of one $1,0000 annual award to a mature aged woman in need of financial assistance to support her second year of university education.  Closing date: March 2010.

 

TAFE Education Award (two awards)

Up to two $750 annual awards to women completing Certificate III in Community Services, in either Community Work or Mental Health Non Clinical, at Central TAFE, to encourage continuation to the Certificate IV level. Closing date: November.

 

Guiding WA Award

This award is for an inspirational guide leader.  Originally the award consisted of $25 plus a banner.  Now the awardee receives $250 and a certificate with her name being engraved on an honour board at Guide House in Wellington Street, East Perth.  Guides WA sets the criteria, selects the winner and notifies the Zonta Club of Perth,  so that a presentation may be arranged. The winner is presented with her prize at a club dinner meeting.

 

Woman of Achievement Award

The Woman of Achievement Award is presented to a “quiet achiever” in the community that has not been previously recognised for their exceptional service.  Our Club's nominee is acknowledged at a Club meeting and invited to the Founder's Day Dinner in November where the Area 3 winner is announced and presented with a special brooch.

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