Other Awards
Deadlines for submission of Rotary International Awards
Please review the awards and their criteria found on this link; https://my.rotary.org/en/
The District Rotary International Awards Committee believes we have many qualified Rotarians who should be recognized for their contributions to Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. We would like to receive nominations for the Rotary International Awards by the following dates:
AWARDS Due RI/TRF Due District
Club Awards
| Due RI/TRF | Due District | |
| Significant Service Award | All year | 1 February |
| Interact Video Award | 1 December | 1 November |
| Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards | 1 February | 15 January |
Individual Awards
| Due RI/TRF | Due District | |
| Avenue of Service Award (District Award) | All year | 1 February |
| Avenue of Service Award (RI Award) | All year | 1 February |
| Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service | 31 December | 1 December |
| Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award | 28 February | 1 February |
| Rotary Foundation District Service Award | All year | 1 February |
| Service Above Self Award | 31 Oct | 15 October |
Non-Rotarians
| Due RI/TRF | Due District | |
| Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity | 31 March | 1 March |
Please reach out with questions to any of the Committee members:
| Woody Sadler | lorwood@embarqmail.com |
| Ron Napier | ronnapier@hotmail.com |
| Vivian Crymble | vcrymble@gmail.com |
| Alex Wilkins | wilkinsra@gmail.com |
| Kathy Kanter | kkanter8@gmail.com |
| Please send nominations to Kathy Kanter, kkanter8@gmail.com before the District due date. | |
RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS
110% Award (District recognition)
The 110% Award is presented by the District Governor at District Conference. It recognizes one Rotarian in each Area who has excelled in carrying out the Rotary Mission by giving 110% effort to strengthening their club, increasing humanitarian service and extending Rotary’s public image. The Nominee will have been a Rotarian for at least two years, have held Club Leadership Positions and be on track for Leadership Opportunities. The Administrative Assistant Governor is responsible for managing the Award program. The Area Governor will present the 110% Award Pin and Certificate at the District Conference.
The Nominee will have:
- Exceptionally performed Club and Committee assignments
- Accepted additional responsibilities if asked
- Contributed to the quality of Club programs and service projects
- Engaged Club Members
- Participated in Club Public Image
Who can nominate: Each Area Governor should nominate one 110% Award candidate.
Nomination period: Nominate by March 1
Avenues of Service Award (District recognition)
With an award from their district, clubs can honor a Rotarian who participates in service activities in one of the five Avenues of Service — club, vocational, community, international, and youth service.
Who can nominate: Club Presidents
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate
Avenues of Service Award (RI recognition)
Districts can nominate a member who has performed service in all five Avenues of Service for an award from Rotary International.
Who can nominate: District Governor
Nomination period: all year
Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
Honors members who have been actively involved in service related to The Rotary Foundation.
Who can nominate: district Rotary Foundation chair (with endorsement by the governor)
Nomination period: November-December
Award type: electronic certificate
Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award
Honors individual Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Foundation and have received the Citation for Meritorious Service at least four years prior.
Who can nominate: District Governor
Nomination period: 1 January-8 February
Rotary Foundation District Service Award
Honors Rotarians who are making a difference through the Foundation’s programs.
Who can nominate: District Governors (who receive recommendations from their District Foundation Committee)
Nomination period: all year (ideally before District Conference)
Award type: electronic certificate
Service Above Self Award
Prestigious award for Rotarians who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents.
Who can nominate: District Governor
Nomination period: 1-31 October
Award type: pin and crystal award
RECOGNIZE A CLUB
Significant Service Award
Recognize a club whose project has addressed a significant need in your community.
Who can nominate: Club President
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate
Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards
Recognizes Rotaract clubs that are making a sustainable impact in one of Rotary’s areas of focus through their innovative community or international service projects.
Who can nominate: Rotaractors
Nomination period: 1 August-1 February
Award type: plaque or certificate
World Interact Week Recognition
Recognizes Interact clubs that celebrate the founding of the first club during World Interact Week, which occurs each year during the week of 5 November (from Monday to Sunday).
Who can nominate: sponsoring Rotary clubs or District Interact Chair
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate
World Rotaract Week Recognition
Recognizes Rotaract clubs that celebrate the founding of the first club during World Rotaract Week, which occurs each year during the week of 13 March (from Monday to Sunday).
Who can nominate: sponsoring Rotary clubs or District Rotaract chairs
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate
RECOGNIZE NON-ROTARIANS
Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award
Recognize one outstanding alumni association each year for raising awareness of our alumni’s impact on our organization.
Who can nominate: Any member of the Rotary community
Nomination period: 1 July-15 September
Award type: banner, recognition at Rotary convention
Rotary Alumni Global Service Award
Honors one outstanding Rotary alumnus each year for their humanitarian service and professional achievements.
Who can nominate: Any member of the Rotary community
Nomination period: 1 July-15 September
Award type: crystal award, recognition at the Rotary convention