The Soroptimist Beacon Award honors a woman who serves as a shining light for women and girls. Like a beacon guiding ships through dark waters, our recipients break down systemic barriers, champion gender equality, and create transformational opportunities in our local and global communities.
About the Award
The Beacon Award was established to recognize women in our community whose extraordinary efforts align with our mission. Whether through grassroots advocacy, innovative mentorship, educational support, or crisis relief, Beacon Award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to uplifting women and creating lasting, positive change.
Nominations are due by January 31, 2027.
Core Criteria for Nominees
To be eligible for the Beacon Award, a nominee must meet the following baseline criteria:
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Impact on Women and Girls: The nominee must be a woman in South Delta who has worked significantly to improve the lives of women and/or girls. Her efforts should address specific needs, promote gender equality, or fight issues facing women.
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Significant and Measurable Impact: Her work must have a tangible, deep impact on the community or the individuals she champions. While clubs can honor a lifetime of achievement, a major portion of the work being recognized should have occurred in recent years.
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Inspirational Role Model: The nominee must serve as an example, inspiring and encouraging other women to step up, lead, or explore ways to assist those in need. She is typically perceived as bold, creative, and solutions-focused.
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Type of Contribution: The work can be achieved through either professional or personal/volunteer efforts.
The Nomination Process:
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Nominators must submit the formal nomination form, which includes a written statement (capped at 750 words) detailing why the nominee is deserving and how her work aligns with the Soroptimist mission and award core criteria.
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Consent: The nominee must give explicit written permission/consent to be nominated and agree to let Soroptimist use her story for public relations and awareness campaigns
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Up to two written references in support of the nomination may be included.