LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Around the world many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women do this through their personal or volunteer efforts.

Each year the regions of Soroptimist International of the Americas ask all of their clubs to solicit nominations for the Ruby Award for women helping women.

The Ruby Award honors Ruby Lee Minar, the first Soroptimist of the American Federation president.

The Ruby is also a gemstone associated with wisdom, importance, vitality strength, power and love – all words embodying the award recipients.

Women can nominate themselves or can be nominated by others with their consent. Award winners on the club level are given a certificate and a cash award to be given to the Lake County charity of their choice.

Applications are available and due annually in January with judging in February. To receive an application for the Ruby Award contact Ruby Award Chair Arlene Grimes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-987-9007

Each year Soroptimist International of Clear Lake asks community organizations and individuals to nominate candidates for the annual Ruby Award, which are then judged.

Honorees are ordinary women who have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls.

This program enables Soroptimist International of Clear Lake to thank these women and encourage others to explore ways to assist women and girls.

Soroptimist is a cause-related philanthropic federation of clubs working to improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.

Soroptimist International Clear Lake meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays. Lunch is $12 and all interested women are invited to attend and learn more about the organization.

Please contact group President Wanda Harris for information at 707-987-9027 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .