Skip links


What are Soroptimist’s doing for their Centenary in 2021?

In 2021 Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland(SIGBI) together with Soroptimists from across the word will join together to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimists and celebrate a

‘BRIGHT PAST and a BRILLIANT FUTURE

Aim and Purpose

To celebrate the first centenary of Soroptimist International, what better way to raise the profile of the Organisation, than to identify 100 Soroptimists (living and deceased) who have made a noteworthy contribution to society.

These amazing women will be ‘Celebrated’ by publishing their biographies on Wikipedia, clearly noting prominently in the piece that they are/were members of Soroptimist International.  Once achieved, awareness will be raised in the press and on Social Media Platforms.

Invitation to all clubs in SIGBI

Please CONTACT US on this website to suggest suitable members from the past and present of Clubs/Regions/National Associations/Countries and write a 500 word (max)  article on the candidate with photos if possible, making sure you identify the reason you believe the individual should be showcased. Send us your submission by CLOSING DATE 31st MAY 2020

CONTACT US

  • Click on CONTACT US
  • Complete the form with your contact details – name and email address
  • In the MESSAGE BOX please quote 100 4 100 and add the name of your candidate PLUS name of your Club /Region/Network/COUNTRY
  • SUBMIT the form

We will get back to you within 5 working days

Submissions

Your SUBMISSION should be no longer than 500 words with photos if possible, making sure you identify the reason you believe the individual should be showcased.

 Some suggestions for selection

The member needs to have made a significant contribution to the community. This is very hard to quantify so here are some ideas on what this might mean in practice:

  • Held a leading/prominent role in local, national or international society
  • Been a role model/pioneer in her profession
  • Made an outstanding contribution to civic society in her community
  • Led the way in ensuring Soroptimist values are upheld locally, nationally or internationally
  • Carried out work (paid or unpaid) which has positively (and measurably) transformed the lives of women and girls
  • Inspired action in others (eg opinion formers, politicians, decision makers) which has resulted in a measurable improvement in the lives of women and girls
  • Been demonstrably seen to maintain high ethical standards in her profession or public office

Saving Trees – the FIRST ACTION taken by Soroptimists in 1921

100 years later ‘Planting Trees for a Brilliant Future’

What better way to celebrate the first centenary of Soroptimists, to raise the profile of our Organisation and to help the environment #PlantTrees. This new Campaign to celebrate our centenary is starting NOW

GET INVOLVED

Soroptimist members, Clubs, Regions, National Associations and Countries in SIGBI

Please support this fabulous Campaign to #PlantTrees for a Brilliant Future.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Tell us your story, what trees are you planting? – Click here

SHARING INFORMATION

CONTACT US  on this website

  • Share projects and information
  • Ask questions via Contact Us on the Centenary website
  • Send us photos of your campaigns,

PLANT TREES

Support, advice, resources, information and expertise will be provided for projects big and small, on varied topics, and Information Sheets updated regularly:

  • Ideas and Resources for SIGBI countries – Find organisations to contact for help and ideas. Find events and projects to join – Information Sheet 1
  • Funding for Tree Planting – information on how and where to apply for funding if you have access to land and permission to plant – Information Sheet 2
  • Where to get Free Trees – how to apply for free trees and how to find a local free tree planting scheme – Information Sheet 3
  • What Trees to plant – information on native species, tree planting techniques, where and when to plant for best results – Information Sheet 4
  • SIGBI resources and materials  – SIGBI event materials, templates and commemorative plaques etc –Information Sheet 5