Applications for the 2009 Young Women in Public Affairs Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Columbia by contacting: Betty Jo Carson at 875 Pine Forest Trail, Columbia, SC 29210-4920, Telephone 803- 798-7265, or email BandBJCarson@Juno.com. The applications have also been made available to local high school guidance counselors and can be accessed through Zonta.org. The amount of the award is $1,500.