Governor Roxy and the Awards and Recognition Committee have been working on new ways to recognize and celebrate our clubs. The intent behind the new program is to make sure our awards and recognition are aimed to match The Rotary International Action Plan and our District Goals.
We want you and your clubs to be creative and innovative. Click Read More to see the new areas of recognition.
Recognition for Impact —
Sustainability Projects
Legacy Projects
Environmental Projects
Fundraising - creativity and effective outcome
Polio - fundraising and awareness
Local Grant
Global Grant
Guidelines for Increase Our Impact
• Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy
• Focus our programs and offerings
• Improve our ability to achieve and measure impact
Recognition for Increase Our Ability to Adapt—
Creation of innovative club models
Clubs that have created a five-year plan
Restructured traditional club operations
Integrated hybrid meetings and programs
Guidelines for Increase Our Ability To Adapt
• Build a culture of research, innovation, and willingness to take risks
• Streamline governance, structure, and processes
• Review governance to foster more diverse perspectives in decision-making
Recognition for Expanding Our Reach —
Diversity and Inclusion
Creation of a community based Rotaract Club
Public Image Campaign
Video Showcasing club project - 2020-21 Theme “Rotary Opens Opportunity”
(to be decided on by all district members at 2021 District Conference)
Guidelines for Expanding Our Reach
• Grow and diversify our membership and participation
• Create new channels into Rotary
• Increase Rotary’s openness and appeal
• Build awareness of our impact and brand
Recognition for Enhance Participant Engagement —
Membership Retention
Membership Growth
Club Collaboration
Individual member for the most classes taken in the RI Learning Center
Club innovative after hours or business networking
Vibrant Club Strategy
Guidelines for Enhance Participant Engagement
• Support club to better engage their members
• Develop a participant-centered approach to deliver value
• Offer new opportunities for personal and professional connection
• Provide leadership development and skills training
These new categories are designed intentionally so that you can be creative and think outside the box, - this is NOT a point system award. There will also be a special recognition of excellence for any clubs that have a project, event, etc. in each of the four areas.
Please let me know if you have questions about anything here. Stay safe and warm!
Julie
Julie O'Hara
PDG 2018/19
Awards and Recognition Chair
Shenandoah Rotary Club
712-215-1506
awards@rotarydistrict5650.org