Zonta Club of Lincoln announces Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship recipient

[May 08, 2012]  Burgandy D. Henderson, currently attending Heartland Community College in Normal, was named the recipient of the 2012 Zonta International, Zonta Club of Lincoln, Young Women in Public Affairs Award.

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman, age 16-19, for commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and their community and the problems limiting the advancement of the status of women in their own country and worldwide. The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs program looks to the young women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.

Ms. Henderson was named Zonta International, Zonta Club of Lincoln, Young Women in Public Affairs recipient because or her high academic standing, leadership and many volunteer activities in the community. She intends to pursue a degree in speech pathology. She believes women should not be afraid to let their voices be heard, and to take measures to change representation in Congress to a 1-1 ratio.

Zonta Club of Lincoln funds the scholarship program with the help of Lincoln and Logan County through the sale of tickets to the club's annual turkey dinner.

Zonta International, with world headquarters in Oak Brook, is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. The Young Women in Public Affairs Award is one of many programs for women and girls sponsored by Zonta International.

[Text from file received from Zonta Club of Lincoln]