District Governor Rex Engle is calling for nominations for awards to be presented at The Safari Adventure. While certain awards are awarded solely by the district governor, others are forwarded on to Rotary International for additional consideration. District Awards and R.I. award nominees will be recognized at the 2015 District Conference. These awards include:
- Club Builder Award for up to ten deserving Rotarians in District 6600 who have significantly supported and strengthened their Rotary Clubs
- Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service to honor members who have been actively involved in service activities related to The Rotary Foundation, such as serving on a Foundation committee, participating in a grant-funded project, or supporting a Rotary Peace Fellow.
- Rotary International Service Above Self Award is Rotary’s highest honor recognizes up to 150 Rotarians each year who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents.
- Significant Achievement Award recognizes a club in our district whose local project has addressed a significant problem or need in your community (international projects are not eligible). One club per district will be recognized each year.
In addition, there are awards that can be given to Rotarians by club presidents as well. These awards may be presented by the club president at a special occasion such as the transition to new officers and directors in June. Submission to the District Governor is not necessary. The awards include:
- Avenues of Service Citation honors a club member who participates in service activities in each of the five Avenues of Service: Club, Vocational, Community, International, and Youth.
- Family and Community Service Award recognizes individuals or organizations that are helping families in your community, as well as Rotarian family members who make positive contributions to a Rotary club.
The following award can be initiated by any Rotarian:
- Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award is the Foundation’s highest service recognition and is given to Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Foundation. Recipients must have received the Citation for Meritorious Service four years prior to be eligible for this award.
Where applicable, nomination forms are available for download and completion here. Where no nomination form is provided, please submit a letter via e-mail to DG Rex Engle of not more than two pages. Nominations for awards conferred by or forwarded by the district governor must be received no later than March 15, 2015.