Young Women Making a Difference
YOUNG WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022-23 Young Women Making a Difference Award.
Anabelle Lila Brueggermann, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, was recognized for her leadership role in creating and working with “Stories for Success”, a non-profit organization that promotes childhood literacy. The video below features Anabelle as she describes the organization and her volunteer role.
The Young Women Making a Difference Award is provided annually to recognize Volunteer Action in our Community.
Who can apply?
- Young women between the ages of 14 and 18
- Must make a difference through volunteer action
- Must live in Saratoga County
(Note: Relatives of Soroptimist members are not eligible for this
award.)
What is the award?
- Winners are eligible to receive cash awards for themselves and the charitable organization of their choice.
- The 2022-2023 award was $500 to the award winner and $500 to the volunteer organization.
What qualities are sought in applicants?
- Young women who have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it and/or Applicants who have significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers.
- Volunteer actions that benefit women and girls are especially valued.
How do I apply?
The 2022-23 round of the Young Women Making a Difference Award is now closed.
The 2023-24 round will be announced later this year and applications will be available at this website. For more information, e-mail makeadifferencesaratoga@gmail.com.

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