The Zonta Club of Stanthorpe Inc. is part of Zonta International, a leading global organisation.
They are a human rights organisation promoting equality, equity, and inclusion to all women and girls.
The club aims to empower women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Stanthorpe Zonta was established in 1999 and has 28 active members, and is currently undertaking the ‘Remarkable Women’ project.
The purpose of this project is to erect a permanent memorial to acknowledge and highlight the value of women and their role in building the Stanthorpe community, as part of the Stanthorpe 150 year celebrations.
Public acknowledgement of women’s achievements has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women.
The club wishes to recognise the contribution of the women of Stanthorpe and surrounds, and believe it will provide historical, educational, and cultural value to the local community and add to visitor’s overall experience.
The project is designed so that it can be added to in the future and during the first stage of the 150 year anniversary, 12 women will be acknowledged.
The site and final project details will be announced pending the outcome of a review of the Zonta Club’s application of the proposed structure to Public Art Group and approval from Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC).
Whilst the Zonta Stanthorpe members have utilised the valuable records from the Stanthorpe Historical Society, Stanthorpe Museum, and have received some nominations, the club seeks further input from the wider community for candidates for consideration.
The club would like to hear stories of either individual women or groups from various backgrounds – agriculture, teaching, business, nursing, sport, hospitality, and community service – who made a significant contribution throughout the history of this community.
Nominations and a good quality photograph of the candidate can be forwarded to zontastanthorpe@gmail.com by the 30 April for review.
