Both SITS President Lydia Rogers and SISLT President Brenda Knox introduced the presenters after President Lydia opened with an enlightening quote by Audrey Hepburn- it stated how to be attractive by helping others–“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
Indeed our all of our award winners were beautiful inside and out with their generosity to others in so many different ways.
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes girls, ages 14-17, for their volunteer service to their communities. It is named after Violet Richardson Ward, the first president of the first Soroptimist club who was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women.
The SISLT award recipients of the Violet Richardson Award were Abby Abel, Allyson Swain, Hunter Turney.
The SITS award recipients of the Violet Richardson Award were Annie Buchser, Sabrina Green, and Tatum Whatford.
The Live Your Dream Award helps women achieve their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. Each year many of these winners have overcome enormous obstacles. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families, and who are enrolled in or have been accepted in a vocational/skills training program or undergraduate degree program.
The award recipients of the Live Your Dream Award were Jordawn Amthauer and Tatiana Esposito.