Dr. Dianne Van Hook, chancellor and chief executive officer of the Santa Clarita Community College District, will be honored at Zonta’s 2016 Tribute to Women at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Grand Ballroom, Valencia, on Friday, Nov. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The 65 members of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley are proud to honor Dr. Van Hook for an unprecedented second time. As the youngest individual ever to become a California Community College CEO, she was honored in 1995 for her achievements. Two decades later, she is now the longest serving Community College CEO in California. She joins icons of Santa Clarita’s pioneering women leaders including Jo Anne Darcy, who fought to shine a light on domestic violence; Ruth Newhall, who made a place for women in journalism; and Dianne Curtis and Cheri Fleming, who provided leadership to 60,000 women and girls around the world. These are women who have made a true difference in opportunities for women in the local community and beyond.

Today, Van Hook’s visionary contributions to collegiate education have gone far beyond typical academic achievement. They have given birth to a wide range of innovative career opportunities for local girls and women who seek not only to improve their own lives but the lives of their children and the future of the world. Zonta’s mission is “Empowering women through service and advocacy.” With a lighthearted look at the Chancellor’s tenure, Zontians will highlight and celebrate her outstanding contributions to Zonta International’s driving force of service for women in need.

The Tribute to Women is Zonta’s largest annual fundraising event, and it is a “must do” on Santa Clarita’s social calendar. Dollars raised provide valuable services to women and girls throughout the community including mentoring, career development, scholarships and fellowships.

Information on tickets or sponsorships for the Tribute is available by contacting Judy Penman at 661-252-9351 or tribute@scvzonta.org.