Awards 

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Zonta Bendigo is proud to provide support and recognition through the following awards.

Education awards:
Zonta International (annual)
Young Women in Leadership - honours young women who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organisations. Ages 16-19 years old. $1,500.
Winners of the local award are then nominated at a district and international level by their local club for a chance to receive further funds. (Bendigo winners have been successful at an international level in the past!)

Women in Business Awards -  The Zonta Club of Bendigo offers two Award opportunities for women and girls in Business studies at tertiary level. Zonta Bendigo Future Business Leaders Award - for students enrolling in the second, third or honours year of their undergraduate degree. It will support female tertiary students in Business fields with educational expenses and will be awarded following a Club-level
application and interview process. Award : $1500
o ​Applications are now invited from students intending to enter year 2 of their degree
in 2027

Zonta International Women in Business Leadership Award – for students currently in second year through to post graduate studies including Masters and PHD. This award is for women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following: Exceptional
leadership in a business-related field of study or industry, Entrepreneurial spirit, Ethical conduct, Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice. Zonta International Award: US$5000
o 2026 Applications for 2027 via Bendigo Zonta Club have closed.
o Applications for 2028 will open in July 2027.

Bendigo Club (biennial)
Gwen Symons Memorial Award - female senior secondary currently studying in year 10 who is succeeding academically. The award is to support her to continue her Year 11 & 12 education. $1,000 p.a. for 2 years.*

Ann Horrocks STEM Award - Encouraging young women to study in the critical fields of Maths, Engineering, Technology and Science. $1,500 p.a. for 2 years.*

*Upon evidence of satisfactory progress in the first year of the award. 

Bendigo Club (annual)
Heather Winderlich Award - Outstanding Nursing student at La Trobe University. The successful recipient is nominated by the School and the student is awarded a certificate at the La Trobe Awards evening. $1,000.

Community Leadership Award:
Women of Achievement Award
Recognises women who have demonstrated a commitment to leadership in their community. As a result of her service, the community is a better place to live. The successful recipient is presented her award at our International Women's Day Dinner in March.

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For more information or application forms please click on the award heading or navigate to the individual page from the main menu 

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Our International Women's Day Dinner is a key event on the Bendigo calendar since 1991. This evening is a celebration and showcase of the amazing and dedicated women within our community. This event is the only fundraiser in the year our club holds to raise the award and award funds received by our recipients.

​If you would like to discuss donating, in full or partial, to a award please contact us at zontabendigo @ gmail.com