Awards

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.

International Application Deadline: March 20, 2027

Please contact your local club to determine the club and district application deadlines to ensure you meet the final international application deadline.

The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.

International Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

Please contact your local club to determine the club and district application deadlines to ensure you meet the final international application deadline.

The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledge their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field.

District Application Deadline: January 20, 2027

Please contact your local club to determine the club and district application deadlines to ensure you meet the final international application deadline.

Globally, women make up around 25 % of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In an effort to carry out its mission that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Applicants may only apply on the Zonta International Website.