The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a young woman's age (age 16-20) commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Applicants are asked to reflect on their lives, their commitment to the communities in which they live, and the role models that have inspired them to become involved in their community or in a specific prospective career.  The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs program looks to the young women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.

The Club winner receives a cash award and her entry is then forwarded for judgment at an Area level. Should she win that, the next step is at District level where the recipients receive $US500 and then on to International level where the recipients receive $US1000.

Our 2010 Winner was Suanlee Farrer

For information on how to apply for the Zonta Swan Hills Young Women
in Public Affairs Award  if you are in the Swan Hills area and in Year 11,                                      please telephone: 9221 8309

     For further information on this award:

Zonta International - http://www.zonta.org  and scroll down to YWPA to see more information on current winners.

or Zonta Swan Hills: Nerrida Porteous on tampara@bigpond.net.au or 9297 3221