Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award applications are available. Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra and Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe will work collaboratively to determine final winners of the award as each club will have five recipients with a cash award of $100 each and a chance to be forwarded for consideration at the regional level.

The award is for young women who volunteer efforts on the South Shore.

Hard copies of the brochures are available at:

* Douglas County Library, Zephyr Cove

* El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe

* Whittell High School

* South Tahoe High School