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Our Icon is Making its Mark!

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At the 10th International Creative Media Awards, the Zonta International Centennial Anniversary icon was recognized as an outstanding design and concept in the New Logo category.

The design of the icon, created by Ulrike Verena Heuter of artventures_designstudio, and member of the Zonta Club of Dusseldorf I, was given a Bronze Award.

Nearly 430 entries from 26 countries were submitted to the competition, which aims to exchange creative ideas on an international level.

Congratulations to Ulrike, and to Zontians everywhere who share in this exciting moment!

The Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey celebrated Zonta’s 100th Birthday with storytellers and the presentation of a special award

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The Zonta Club of Harrisburg Hershey, District 3, celebrated Zonta International’s 100^th birthday on 14 November 2019.

Members and guests enjoyed a trip down memory lane as “Zonta Storytellers” and shared Zonta’s history beginning with Marian de Forest in 1919.

The Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey was one of 62 clubs to receive a Zonta International Centennial Anniversary Grant. The club’s US$5,000 grant went to support Shalom House in Harrisburg and its program “Voices of Hope.”

Shalom House Executive Director Denise Britton attended the centennial celebration and was also awarded the prestigious District 3 Centennial Champion Award. The club was honored to have District 3 Governor Joanne Gallos attend the celebration and present the award to Denise.

The social hour concluded with the group singing a rousing version of “Happy Birthday” to Zonta as Club President Elaine Weinert and Joanne Gallos blew out the candles on the birthday cake.

In the News: Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley honored by city

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The city of Santa Clarita honored the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley and Zonta International by issuing a proclamation.

In the News: Zonta Club of Jefferson City presents community impact awards

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The Zonta Club of Jefferson City recognized community members and organizations that have made an impact locally in honor of Zonta’s centennial.

District 4 receives proclamations for Zonta from Canadian Prime Minister

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In recognition of the Zonta Centennial Anniversary, District 4 and clubs in Canada received proclamations from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.

Earlier in the year, Senator Tony Dean gave a speech in the Senate about Zonta’s contribution to Canada.

Zonta Club of Mascoutah Area dedicates centennial bench

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The Zonta Club of Mascoutah Area, District 6, dedicated a bench near the train depot.

During the dedication, club members talked about successes seen by Zonta International and the Mascoutah club.

The club also initiated a proclamation by St. Clair County and installed a display at their local library featuring information on Zonta and the anniversary.

In the News: Zonta Club of St. Cloud marks centennial with donations in quantities of 100 to advocacy orgs

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In honor of Zonta’s Centennial Anniversary, members of the Zonta Club of St. Cloud, District 7, donated 100 items to the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center.

District 17 draws national attention for Centennial Walk

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District 17 Area 05 Zonta clubs hosted a Centennial Walk on 9 November.

Information about Zonta and the event were shared broadly by local media. A one-pager story was featured in the PhilStar on 17 November.

The PhilStar is a daily newspaper with nationwide circulation. Members were interviewed by PTV4, and it aired on national tv.

The City Government of Taguig took drone footage of the event as well.

Clubs in District 1 celebrate centennial together

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Members in District 1 celebrated Zonta International’s Centennial Anniversary when they gathered for their District Conference.

View more photos from the event here.

Zonta Club of Abidjan ensures centennial icon is seen across the city

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Celebrating Zonta’s 100 years, the Zonta Club of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, District 18, organized a caravan of 100 taxis, many of which featured an image of the centennial icon.

The club also hung images and signs around the town to draw attention to Zonta International’s work.

Balloons in Zonta’s centennial icon color and golden “100” balloons were released into the air by a group of club members. They also celebrated with events with students at a nearby college and an award ceremony.

See more photos here.