Live Your Dreams Award
​Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Live Your Dreams Award Winners
Cheryl Tanger
Simone Kamaunu
Rita Coury
Stefanie McQueen
Seanna Gentry
Desiree Kekauoha
ANNUAL SERVICE PROJECT
Dream It, Be It Award
Each year, Soroptimist International of Honolulu partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to host Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.
This annual service project supports girls in grades 7–12 by providing the tools, guidance, and encouragement they need to achieve their education and career goals—empowering them to build brighter futures and break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.
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Violet Richardson Award
The Violet Richardson Award honors young women ages 14–18 who make a positive impact through volunteer service. It recognizes leadership, responsibility, and commitment to causes such as reducing poverty, preventing violence, and protecting the environment. Named after Soroptimist’s first club president, it reflects her belief: “It’s what you do that counts.”
Violet Richardson Award Winners
Julia Saines
Jazmine Serrano
Lotus Yasuda
Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who make extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of other women and girls. It recognizes those who create a significant community impact through their professional or personal work. The award celebrates women who inspire, encourage, and empower others.
Ruby Award Winners
