Applications are now available for the Diane Demorest Nursing Scholarship being offered by SIORF. They can be picked up at Forks City Hall from Audrey Grafstrom or Peninsula College at 481 S. Forks Ave.

Demorest was only 45 when she died of cancer but 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.

Violet Richardson Award

Are you a young woman between the age of 14-17 who volunteers in your community or school? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? 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 Soroptimists 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, pick up an application at Forks High School Counseling Center or Peninsula College, 481 S. Forks Ave. Complete the application and return to Peninsula College or the high school counseling center by Nov. 19. For more information contact Cathy Johnson at 374-9382.

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 Peninsula College, 481 S. Forks Ave., or Forks City Hall. All applications must be returned to Peninsula College or Audrey Grafstrom at city hall by Nov. 19.

Live Your Dream Award

The Live Your Dream Award is Soroptimist’s major project. Through the program, 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. They are women who have the courage and determination to turn their lives around. The application can be picked up at Peninsula College, 481 S. Forks Ave., or Forks City Hall. Applications must be returned to Audrey Grafstrom at city hall or Peninsula College by Nov. 19.