Zonta Club of Tallahassee
invites submissions for the
Carol Z. Bellamy
2013 Young Women in Public Affairs Award

DEADLINE:  Full applications must be RECEIVED by March 15, 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION

Zonta Club of Tallahassee established the annual Carol Z. Bellamy Young Women in Public Affairs Award in memory of Carol Z. Bellamy, former Tallahassee mayor and president-elect of the club before her untimely death in 1991. Ms. Bellamy’s public service career epitomized the qualities the YWPA award honors. She was a City Commissioner (1980-86), director of the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Commission of Florida in 1987, and active member in many civic groups.

The purpose of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program (YWPA) is to recognize the commitment of pre-university women students to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, and commitment to the advancement of the status of women, and thus encourage more young women to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations.

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must be a pre-university or pre-college student (age 16-19) at the time of application.

2. Application must include: 

a) Official application may be downloaded  here.

Applications must be typed in English.

b) Verification of current enrollment by school official.  

c) Two confidential recommendations from adults, not related to the applicant, such as teachers, school officials or community leaders. Confidential recommendations should be sent directly to the Zonta Club of Tallahassee, ATTN: Lorraine Summers, at the address below.

Applications must show:

•  Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism.

•  Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements.

•  Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs, and 

•  Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide.

Supporting documentation not requested will not be considered. All applications and supporting information become the property of Zonta International. Zonta International has final authority over any aspect of the Awards. We encourage applicants to visit the Zonta International website to learn more about Zonta’s efforts to advance the status of women and girls world-wide: www.zonta.org

Send applications & recommendations to: 

Zonta Club of Tallahassee  (Attn: Lou Armesto)

P.O. Box 11215    

Tallahassee, FL 32302-3215

Contact: click here to email Lou Armesto