Program Structure
Each year SIMC honors a woman with our Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women. This award, previously called the Women of Distinction Award, honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making a difference in the lives of other women or girls. Their work has had a significant impact, and also inspires and encourages other women. Our winner will be honored at a Gala Event this spring, which will also celebrate our 60th year of service to the community.
Eligibility Requirements
Women who are improving the lives of other women or girls through their professional or personal activities are eligible for the Soroptimist Ruby Award. These women have identified and focused on a need in their communities, which has significantly contributed to the improvement of women and girls’ lives.
Past Recipients
Some of the previous winners of this award on the local level are Author and Philanthropist Deborah Santana, Marin Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke, Former Mayor of Tiburon Terry Hennessy and Former Marin County District Attorney Paula Kamena and Rev. Jan Heglund. Both Santana and Kamena were honored to receive both the advance award from the club district and region, which includes Western California, Hawaii and Guam.
How To Nominate A Woman For The Ruby Award
Women may nominate themselves or another woman they feel is deserving of this honor. Please complete the online form and essay below or click here to download the nomination form. If you are downloading the form, please mail to: Soroptimist International of Marin County, c/o 72 San Domingo Way, Novato, CA 94945 by November 10, 2011. If you have any questions, contact Marla Martin, SIMC President at 415-601-2210.
Fields in the online form with a red asterisk * are required.