Soroptimist International of Lodi is seeking candidates to honor for its annual Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. This award honors ordinary women, who through their professional or personal activities, make extradordinary efforts to improve the lives of women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Lodi is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, headquartered in Philadelphia. The club joins Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories worldwide who offer programs that improve the lives of women and girls through three platforms: education and economic empowerment, elimination of violence and gender equality. Soroptimists also sponsor the Live Your Dream campaign in recognition of the power of women and their dreams.