2025 Understanding the Women in Business Leadership Award

by admin · Published February 3, 2025 · Updated February 3, 2025

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship was discontinued in 2024. Moving forward for 2025 and in the future, it is now known as the “Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award”.

It is imperative that Club Presidents and/or Club Members responsible for oversight of submission of applications to these awards to their club, and subsequent submission of an applicant’s name/application to District 1, carefully review read and review the description and guidelines for each of these awards. Eligibility requirements and guidelines have significantly changed.

Here are some key elements to be aware of:

Applicants for the 2025 “Zonta Women in Business Award”, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry; entrepreneurial spirit; ethical conduct and significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice are eligible to apply.

Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located may apply directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards. Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women are not eligible to apply for the Awards. Committee or jury members or any member involved in the selection process should follow the Zonta International Conflict of Interest Policy in the selection of awardees. Z club and Golden Z club members are eligible to apply. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.

Applicants for the 2026 Zonta Women in STEM Award may not also apply for the 2025 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

Clubs determine their own deadlines for submission of these applications based on timelines determined by the District Committee. Final submission of District winner is due to Zonta International no later than October 15.

All information and supporting documents for the 2025 “Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award” can be found at zonta.org under Our Programs/Education.