Every community has women whose quiet dedication and determined leadership create lasting change. The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women was established to recognize exactly these individuals—women whose personal or professional efforts are improving the lives of other women and girls in meaningful, measurable ways.

Honoring Impact and Inspiration

The Ruby Award shines a light on women who lead with compassion, service, and purpose. Honorees are those whose work not only supports women and youth but also inspires others to step forward and do the same. Whether through career, volunteerism, advocacy, or community leadership, these women embody Soroptimist’s mission of investing in women and girls.

Who Is Eligible?

Nominees for the Ruby Award should be:

• A woman in the community actively improving the lives of women or youth

• Demonstrating significant and lasting impact through her work

• Serving as an example and encouragement to other women

Women may nominate themselves or nominate another deserving woman whose contributions deserve recognition.

How to Nominate

Nominations are now open. To submit a nomination:

• Complete the Ruby Award Nomination Form

• Submit by March 15

• Email to: awardssislt@gmail.com

• Or complete the online form available here

If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact the Awards Chair.

Celebrating the Honoree

The selected Ruby Award recipient will be recognized at a special Soroptimist luncheon, where her achievements and impact will be honored alongside the community she serves.

The Ruby Award is more than recognition—it is a celebration of women supporting women and the ripple effect that occurs when one person chooses to lift others. If you know a woman whose work is changing lives, consider sharing her story through a nomination.