Aimed at pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19), this tri-level (club/district/international) award was designed to encourage more young women to participate in Public Affairs and Political Life.

Applicants must show their active commitment to volunteerism and provide evidence of their volunteer leadership achievements, as well as their dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide.

The Zonta Club of Milwaukee gives a $1,000 award and forwards the winner’s application to Zonta District 6 for consideration for an additional $1,500 award.

The district winner’s application is sent on to Zonta International for consideration for one of the ten $4,000 international awards.

The 2018 Young Women in Public Affairs Award application is available now. Completed applications are due on or before March 15, 2018.  The MS Word application can be found here.