The Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA) is currently open for applications. Zonta is a global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy; and has a number of awards each year, YPWA being one of them. The goal of the programme is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognising a commitment to the voluntary sector.

The Award recognises young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. The awardee will win $500 at club level and have the opportunity to go forward to the national level award where they will receive NZ$1,000 and US$5000.

Here is a link that provides further detail about the award and an indication of application requirements http://www.zonta.org/ourprograms.

Applications for the 2024 Award need to be submitted by 31 October 2023. The address to be applied on the application is Zonta Club of Christchurch-Canterbury, P O Box 1535, Christchurch 8140. Email: christchurch-Canterbury@zonta.org.nz