DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award is to encourage young women to participate in leadership positions by recognising the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to building a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy.
The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels:
- The application process must start with a Zonta club.
- Submit your application to the Zonta Club of Kanata-Stittsville.
- In our inaugural year offering this award, the Zonta Club of Kanata-Stittsville is proud to offer one award of CA$800.
- The Zonta Club of Kanata-Stittsville will forward its YWLA awardee’s application for consideration at the District 2 level of the Zonta YWLA program.
Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district may submit one applicant for consideration for an international award. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.
ELIGIBILITY
Women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of:
- Active commitment to volunteerism
- Experience in local government, student government or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)
- Volunteer leadership achievements
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
- Support for Zonta International’s mission of building a better world for women and girls
HOW TO APPLY
Details on eligibility and how to apply are available in the following documents:
- Young Women in Leadership Award Description (PDF)
- Young Women in Leadership Award Form Fillable Application (PDF)
- Young Women in Leadership Award Information on Zonta International site
Applications must be emailed as a PDF to:
- Kelly Laidlaw, Awards Committee Chair: [email protected]
- Cc: [email protected]
Only typed applications will be accepted and considered.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: SUNDAY 7 MARCH 2027
REVIEW PROCESS
The Club Award Evaluating Committee will review applications and select one (1) recipient based on evidence of alignment with the eligibility requirements. The recipient’s application will be sent for consideration to the Zonta District 2 Governor by 1 April 2027.
For transparency, the Club recipient’s name, biography and photo will be published on our club website and used in social media posts.