Young Women in Leadership Award

At Zonta we strive to encourage young women to pursue careers or to seek leadership positions in public policy making, government and volunteer organisations and further their education with these objectives in view.

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The Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award is a Zonta International programme funded by contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working to build a better world for women and girls.

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The award was in previous years known as the Young Women in Public Affairs award, which the Zonta Club of Wellington has offered to the Wellington region’s young women in their final year of college since 2000.  Zonta International decided to change the name in 2024 to the Young Women in Leadership award to highlight its focus on encouraging young women to take on leadership responsibilities by the Zonta Club of Wellington for the first time in 2025.

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The aim of the Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award is to encourage young women to participate in leadership positions by recognizing the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to building a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy. It encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.

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The award also aims to:

• build confidence 

• provide candidates experience with application and interview processes

• encourage young women to pursue careers or to seek leadership positions in public policy making, government and volunteer organisations and further their education with these objectives in view.