2025-26 Awards

Nominations are due April 17th! 

Recipients will be notified by May 5th. Awards will be given out at the District Conference Lunch on Saturday, June 6th. Click the button above to register for the conference. 

Rotarian of the Year

This award will go to a two people who embody the values of a Rotarian in not only their club but also within their career and/or community. Hard work, a passion for growing Rotary, their leadership involvement within Rotary, and support for the foundation are just a few ideals these individuals showcase. These nominees must be an active member within a club in District 7210, showcase strong involvement at their club level in Rotary, and be involved at some level within their region or the district. 
 
This first award is given to a Rotarian who has been part of Rotary for at least 10 years and will be recognized as the District 7210 Rotarian of the Year Award. Our second award will go to a Rotarian who has been active between 3-10 years and will be recognized as the District 7210 Rotarian of the Year award. 
 
 
New Rotarian of the Year

Our new members bring ideas, excitement, and a passion to our Rotary clubs. These individuals sometimes go all in, getting involved in leadership positions, committee roles, and coordinating projects within their first year. This award goes to a Rotarian who has join within 0 to 3 Rotary years and has made a significant difference within their club and/or region/ district. These nominees must be an active member within a club in District 7210, showcase strong involvement at their club level in Rotary and community, inducted into their. This award will be awarded up to 2 new members.

 

President of the Year

Being president of a club can be one of the hardest but most rewarding volunteer positions a person might have. This award is to recognize an individual who goes above and beyond in the club and community to lead by example. Presidents have been known to light the fire that gets a club from struggling to becoming an overachieving community partner. This award will awarded up to two President's. These nominees must be an active member within a club in District 7210, registered at the club president within Rotary Central, showcase strong involvement at their club and community level. 

Nominate Here: https://forms.gle/GFXKkbkFGykan1d68

 

Rotary Hall of Fame 

This award is an honor that no more than 1 Rotarian will receive. Being part of the Rotary Hall of Fame, the recipient must be an active Rotarian within their club/ district, held at least one leadership position within their club, served at the region or district level in some capacity (serving in a leadership position or on a committee), showed a strong focus for membership growth, and represents the values of a Rotarian.

Nominate Here: https://forms.gle/pAyqFoJtYvcPm1et8

 

CLUB AWARDS: 

 

Unite for Good Award

The Unite for Good Award recognizes a club that truly embodied this year’s Rotary theme by coming together in meaningful service to its community. This award honors a club that went above and beyond during the past Rotary year—demonstrating collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to making a lasting difference.In recognition of putting Service Above Self into action, the selected club will not only be celebrated for its dedication to Rotary’s values but will also receive a donation to The Rotary Foundation made in its honor.

To be considered, the project must:

  • Align with at least one of Rotary’s Areas of Focus

  • Demonstrate significant and measurable impact on the community

  • Reflect strong club engagement, with at least 60% member participation

This award celebrates the power of uniting for good—working together to create meaningful, lasting

 

Nominate Here: https://forms.gle/ReBm4hXJ2JBdA7rT6

 
 
Fundraising Project of the Year 
In our previous Rotary years we set a record or raising more money for the foundation then even before. Our clubs have supported our foundation as well as local charities in their community. This award will go to the top fundraising project of the year that not only raised a lot of money but also used those funds to make a significant difference in their community. The Fundraising Project of the Year will provide us with the legacy of this project (is this the first or 5th year of the project), how much money did they raise, what involvement was committed by the local club, and what the funds of this project will support.
 
 
 
Community Engagement Award 

This award will be given to no more than 2 clubs who exemplified the values of a Rotarian and went above and beyond this past year to make a difference in their community. Service, fundraising, and supporting local businesses are just part of the hard work our clubs do to make a difference within their community. A club who receives the community engagement award must provide details on the projects they held within their community and why they work made a difference.

 
 
Contact District Awards Committee Chair Geraldine Kelly
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