Today, sophomore Mia Miro was awarded the annual Violet Richardson Award, accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship, by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County at the Murphys Historic Hotel in Murphys.
Miss Miro is pictured with Sarah Oskey, Soroptimist member and fellow collaborator on the Dream It Be It project. Well done, Mia!
“The Violet Richardson Award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The award is named after Violet Richardson, the president of the first Soroptimist club in Alameda County in 1921. Richardson believed in personal responsibility and the motto, ‘It's what you do that counts.’ She lived her life accordingly, as an active member in her community who was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women. Soroptimist established this award to honor the memory of this unique woman and her dedication to volunteer action.” (https://www.soroptimist.org/)
Photo courtesy of Christy Miro.