Awards and Education Programs
Award & scholarship applications offered by Zonta International must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the district governor/region representative. A district/region evaluating committee reviews the applications and selects one applicant per district/region to submit to Zonta International Headquarters where the winners are selected by a Zonta International judging panel.
International Awards & Education Programs:
(click on the link above to read more about each award or education program)
Area 3 Award: (now a biennial award)
Zonta Club of Bunbury Awards:
International Awards & Education Programs:
(click on the link above to read more about each award or education program)
- Amelia Earhart Fellowship
- Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
- Women in Technology Scholarship
- Young Women in Public Affairs Award
- Z Clubs & Golden Z Clubs
Area 3 Award: (now a biennial award)
- Woman of Achievement Award - Honours the Founders of Zonta International and is awarded to a woman who has not previously been recognised for her contribution. Presented at the Founders' Day Dinner.
Zonta Club of Bunbury Awards:
- South West Institute of Technology Women's Non-Traditional Trade Award for Excellence
- Josephine Spaull Performing Arts Scholarship
Amy Zahra
Area 3 2022 Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Recipient
Amy Zahra, the 2022 Area 3 winner of this award, is enrolled in an MBA at Edith Cowan University and is due to complete her course in 2023. READ MORE about Amy.
The Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship was established to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek leadership positions in business. The program ultimately seeks to influence business decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field of business management.
Since the program's inception, Zonta has awarded 676 scholarships, totalling more than US$1.6 million, to 522 women representing 66 countries.
The Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship was established to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek leadership positions in business. The program ultimately seeks to influence business decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field of business management.
Since the program's inception, Zonta has awarded 676 scholarships, totalling more than US$1.6 million, to 522 women representing 66 countries.
Gemma selected as recipient of the Zonta Club of Bunbury's
2022 Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Zonta Bunbury's YWPA Co-coordinator Chris Aldis and President Kerry Kerr congratulate award winner, Gemma Bray.
June 2022
Gemma Bray received the Zonta Club of Bunbury's 2022 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award at a club dinner on the 21st June. The YWPA Award, which recognises young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
Gemma attended Grace Christian School and is currently enrolled in a school-based traineeship in Allied Health with “There with Care Support Solutions”. On completion of her traineeship, she is planning to study Occupational Therapy at Curtin University.
Having autism, Gemma wants to help people with disabilities to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
Until recently she was a part of the Youth Advisory Council in Bunbury and participated in the development of the Youth Precinct on Koombana Bay where local youth will have a safe, fun space to socialise. Gemma intends to do more volunteering in the future for as well as assisting others, she says it has helped her to get out of her comfort zone and overcome her social anxiety.
Gemma Bray received the Zonta Club of Bunbury's 2022 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award at a club dinner on the 21st June. The YWPA Award, which recognises young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
Gemma attended Grace Christian School and is currently enrolled in a school-based traineeship in Allied Health with “There with Care Support Solutions”. On completion of her traineeship, she is planning to study Occupational Therapy at Curtin University.
Having autism, Gemma wants to help people with disabilities to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
Until recently she was a part of the Youth Advisory Council in Bunbury and participated in the development of the Youth Precinct on Koombana Bay where local youth will have a safe, fun space to socialise. Gemma intends to do more volunteering in the future for as well as assisting others, she says it has helped her to get out of her comfort zone and overcome her social anxiety.
Bridgette wins our Non-Traditional Trade Award & named Student of the Year!
- media article about March 2022
Bridgette Milentis from Manjimup was presented with the Zonta Club of Bunbury's 'Women's Non-Traditional Trade Award for Excellence' at TAFE WA's South Regional Campus awards ceremony in March. Her trade area is Fitting and Machining.
Bridgette's outstanding results also earned her the following awards: South West Student of the Year, the Bunbury Campus Trades & Paraprofessionals Student of the Year and the Engineering Apprentice of the Year. A truly worthy winner!
Learn about Bridgette in this article from the Bunbury Herald, Tuesday 7th June 2022
READ MORE - Media article about Bridgette.
Bridgette Milentis from Manjimup was presented with the Zonta Club of Bunbury's 'Women's Non-Traditional Trade Award for Excellence' at TAFE WA's South Regional Campus awards ceremony in March. Her trade area is Fitting and Machining.
Bridgette's outstanding results also earned her the following awards: South West Student of the Year, the Bunbury Campus Trades & Paraprofessionals Student of the Year and the Engineering Apprentice of the Year. A truly worthy winner!
Learn about Bridgette in this article from the Bunbury Herald, Tuesday 7th June 2022
READ MORE - Media article about Bridgette.
Anai Gelmi: 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs recipient
Stella Audino, YWPA Coordinator, Anai Gelmi, 2021 YWPA recipient & Di Tate, Zonta Club of Bunbury President
18th May 2021
Anai Gelmi is the recipient of Zonta Bunbury’s 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA). The goal of the Zonta International YWPA Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognising the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Currently a Year 12 Executive Officer at Bunbury Catholic College, Anai has demonstrated her active commitment to volunteerism by working with the Surfing for the Disabled and volunteering with Bunbury Markets and other South West festivals and events. Other leadership achievements, include Peer Support Leader in Year 11 and Ministry Youth Leader 2021. In Year Ten, Anai received the Long Tan Leadership Award. In 2021, she received the Bunbury Young Citizen of the Year.
Anai has been fortunate to travel, including representing the City of Bunbury on a visit to the city’s Sister City in Japan. She has studied Italian and Indonesian and hosted Japanese exchange students.
Anai, is an insightful young woman looking up to her peers and emulating their capabilities and challenging the stereotyping of women. She has a passion and love for the environment and would like to make a difference. Her career goal is in the environmental science field and she hopes to attend Murdoch or UWA in the near future.
The Zonta Club of Bunbury is proud to select this outstanding young woman as its 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipient.
Anai Gelmi is the recipient of Zonta Bunbury’s 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA). The goal of the Zonta International YWPA Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognising the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Currently a Year 12 Executive Officer at Bunbury Catholic College, Anai has demonstrated her active commitment to volunteerism by working with the Surfing for the Disabled and volunteering with Bunbury Markets and other South West festivals and events. Other leadership achievements, include Peer Support Leader in Year 11 and Ministry Youth Leader 2021. In Year Ten, Anai received the Long Tan Leadership Award. In 2021, she received the Bunbury Young Citizen of the Year.
Anai has been fortunate to travel, including representing the City of Bunbury on a visit to the city’s Sister City in Japan. She has studied Italian and Indonesian and hosted Japanese exchange students.
Anai, is an insightful young woman looking up to her peers and emulating their capabilities and challenging the stereotyping of women. She has a passion and love for the environment and would like to make a difference. Her career goal is in the environmental science field and she hopes to attend Murdoch or UWA in the near future.
The Zonta Club of Bunbury is proud to select this outstanding young woman as its 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipient.
