On 7 November, students, families, school staff and Zonta members gathered at the Stirling Street Arts Centre for the annual presentation of the Respect Art Calendar awards. District 23, Area 3 Director Kimberley Robbins presented the awards, recognizing students whose artwork highlighted meaningful messages about respect.

For the past three years, the Zonta Club of Bunbury Inc, Australia, has invited schools in Bunbury and surrounding areas to participate, with 246 entries submitted from eight schools. Selected artwork was featured in the 2025 calendar, fostering conversations among students about what respect looks, sounds, and feels like.

The initiative aims to create “Respect Ambassadors,” equipping children with strategies to address disrespect and promoting a vision of a future free from domestic and family violence.

Feedback from schools highlighted the impact of the project, with winners celebrated at assemblies and the importance of respect emphasized. One school shared a post recognizing a student for artwork symbolizing cultural respect and thanked Zonta for its inclusivity in the All Abilities category.

This inspiring event reflects Zonta’s commitment to fostering respect and creating a safer, more equitable world for future generations.