Women’s Opportunity Awards Make a Difference

As the Salt Lake Soroptimists prepare to present Women’s Opportunity Awards to three deserving women in the Salt Lake Area, we are pleased to learn that a recent study has confirmed the success of the Women’s Opportunity Awards program.  The Executive Director of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Elizabeth Lucas, writes:

““Some investments in women’s education and women’s quality of life yield higher returns than others. The Women’s Opportunity Awards is such a program. It has produced demonstrable results yielding economic and social return for women, their families, communities and nations.” –Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania.

This statement is from a recent study investigating the power and potential of the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards. Conducted by the Fels Institute of Government, a research and consulting organization based at the University of Pennsylvania, this study found that the Women’s Opportunity Awards succeeds in helping women in four key areas:

(1)   Improves quality of life.

(2)   Builds confidence.

(3)   Strengthens self-determination.

(4)   Multiplies the cycle of growth.

Click here to read the full Fels Research & Consulting case statement.

 This report confirms what we have always known—the Women’s Opportunity Awards is making a positive difference in women’s lives.”

A powerful confirmation, indeed.  Soroptimist International continues to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world through this life-changing awards program.  The Salt Lake club’s awards will be presented on April 13, 2013.