​Marin Soroptimist Awards
Soroptimist's mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. In order to accomplish this goal, the organization administers several international as well as local programs and grants.
The Hazel Barbano Music Award
The Hazel Barbano Music Award is named after Soroptimist International of Marin County's long-time member who, for over 50 years has upheld the ideals of Soroptimism and has been a role model to all in this region of Soroptimist International of the Americas.
This award program is designed to benefit talented youth (boys or girls) who seek an instrumental musical education. |
The Live Your Dream Award
The Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women (formally the Women's Opportunity Award) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Each year, more than $1.5 million in education grants are awarded to more than 1,000 women, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence and/or drug and alcohol abuse. |
The Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work. 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. |