District Awards

Rotarians serve communities throughout the world and do not receive any payment for their service except an occasional thank you. This is why Rotarians and others recognize extra efforts with awards. Rotary International offers awards to recognize the efforts and contributions of Rotarians, Rotary clubs, and non-Rotarians. Eligible nominators may submit nominations according to each award’s criteria and guidelines.

 

Awards Matrix

Reference the Award Matrix to identify awards and their parameters.

Award Description Nomination Form Deadline
Ed Peterka Leader Bell Award Given to a Rotarian annually for outstanding leadership with Rotary District 6460 Click here to Nominate Sept 30
John Giavaras Community Service Award Given annually to a Rotarian who has shown community service leadership within their community outside of Rotary Click here to Nominate Sept 30
Rod Buffington Literacy Award Given annually to a Rotarian who has made a significant contribution to literacy or to the literacy programs of Rotary Click here to Nominate Sept 30
Youth Service Award Given annual to a Rotarian who has made a significant contribution to the fifth avenue of service of Rotary Click here to Nominate Sept 30
New Rotarian of the Year Award Given to a Rotarian who has been a member for two years or less and has made significant contributions or service to a club. Click here to Nominate Sept 30
Interact Project of the year Awards a project with an positive impact to a community Click here to Nominate Sept 30
Interact Advisor of the Year Awards an outstanding Interact Advisor Click here to Nominate Sept 30
Interact & Rotary Club Partnership Award Awards a Rotary & Interact Club who have an outstanding partnership which is beneficial to all concerned. Click here to Nominate Sept 30

Citation for Rotary Clubs

The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Working to achieve the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come.

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Help Recognize the Extraordinary

Rotary’s highest honor for an individual Rotarian is the Service Above Self Award. The award recognizes Rotarians who have rendered exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts. Members of the Rotary community work hard to create positive change at home and around the world. And because of this, they’re making clubs stronger, communities better, and peace possible. Thank them for their dedication and valuable contributions by recognizing them with one of the following awards.

    • CLICK HERE to recognize a Rotarian, a Club, or a Partner in Service.