Zonta Women in Service Awards

Signal Contributor
April 18, 2018
5:00 am

Gene Dorio, Santa Clarita Contributor

After four days of storms and clouds surrounding Santa Clarita, the weather cleared with a sunburst on the early spring morning of March 24.

Celebrated that morning was the Zonta Club’s 34th Annual Women in Service awards at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.

Seventeen women were nominated by their organizations for the Outstanding Women of the Community Carmen Sarro Award. This award honors the memory of Zontian Carmen Sarro who was known “for her dedication to and enthusiasm for service” to the Santa Clarita Valley.

Each nominee shared their volunteer experience with the audience and the role their group plays in the SCV. One stated “we are the patchwork of a quilt that holds the community together.” Others provided personal motivation after a life-altering challenge.

Nominees were multi-generational, inspiring the celebrants of how volunteer women have strengthened the backbone of our community and set the groundwork for the future.

Nancy Coulter from the American Cancer Society was honored with the award. For decades she has provided loving care for those afflicted with a daunting disease, bringing comfort and assistance to patients and families. She has not only devoted time in her efforts, but also expertise with a sprinkle of compassion and empathy for Santa Clarita cancer patients.

Other nominees were: