Soroptimist International of Carson Valley, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, is seeking applicants for three women's awards programs.The Violet Richardson Award, named for the president of the first Soroptimist Club, targets women ages 14-17 who make the community and the world a better place through volunteer action, such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The winner of the Violet Richardson Scholarship at the local level receives $500 and becomes eligible for a regional-level award of $1,000, with another $1,000 given in her honor to her …