Applications are now available for the Diane Demorest Nursing Scholarship. Although Diane Demorest was only 43 when she died of cancer, her love of nursing and caring for people lives on through this scholarship named in her honor.

Anyone with ties to the West End of Clallam County who has been accepted into a nursing program is eligible to apply. Applications available at Peninsula College/Forks or Audrey Grafstrom at Forks City Hall.

 

SIORF Violet Richardson Award

Are you a young woman between the ages of 14-17 who volunteers in your school or community, sees challenges instead of obstacles and hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award.

This award recognizes young women who make their community and world a better place through volunteering. If you think you qualify for this award, then pick up an application at Forks High School Counseling center or Forks Extension of Peninsula College.

 

SIORF Ruby Award

The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls. Honorees are women who have worked to improve the lives of other women and girls. Their work has had a significant impact on other women by inspiring and encouraging them. You may nominate yourself or another woman you feel is deserving of this honor. Applications can be picked up at Forks Extension of Peninsula College or Audrey Grafstrom at Forks City Hall.

 

SIORF Live Your Dream Award

The Live Your Dream Award is for women who have the courage and determination to turn their lives around through continuing education. As Soroptimist’s major project, clubs in 19 countries and territories assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

This application can be picked up at Forks Extension of Peninsula College or Audrey Grafstrom at Forks City Hall.

All applications must be returned to her at city hall or Peninsula College or mailed to SIORF, PO Box 329, Forks, WA 98331 by Nov. 19.