Awards for clubs
Presidential Citation
Nominators: District governors
Deadline: 15 April
This award is designed to motivate clubs to actively participate in service. Revised on an annual basis by the RI president, the award traditionally highlights the president’s emphases. Clubs submit completed certification forms to district governor for endorsement. District governors are to submit a list of qualifying clubs to RI by 15 April. Rotaract and Interact Presidential Citation programs are also offered.
Significant Achievement Award
Nominators: District governors
Deadline: 15 March
Presidential recognition of a club activity which addresses a significant problem or need in the community. A district selects one project and submits nomination to RI. A president-appointed selection committee evaluates nominations.
Recognition of Smaller Club Membership Growth
Nominators: District governors
Deadline: 16-30 May
This district-level award offers an incentive to clubs that fall below the charter requirement of 20 members by recognizing the challenges and achievements of small clubs.
RI Membership Development and Extension Award -- MDEA
Nominators: District governors
Deadline: Beginning 15 May, district governors submit recognition forms to RI.
This district-level certificate program recognizes membership growth in existing clubs, retention of current club members, and the organization of new clubs. Districts that meet their membership goals are also recognized.
RI Recognition of Membership Development Initiatives -- MDI
Nominators: District governors
Deadline: District governors must receive submissions from clubs by 15 April. RI must receive submission forms from district governors by 15 May.
This district-level certificate recognizes clubs for the development and implementation of a creative plan or strategy to support one of the three primary foundations of membership growth and development: retention, recruitment of qualified new members, or the organization of new Rotary clubs.
External Relations Best Cooperative Projects Award
Nominators: District governors
Deadlines: 15 March, clubs submit applications to district governor; 15 April, district governor submits up to five nominations to RI.
This award recognizes clubs that conduct outstanding projects in cooperation with other local, national, or international organizations.
RI Public Relations Award
The RI Public Relations Award was discontinued by the RI Board of Directors as of 1 July 2008. Rotary clubs that wish to be recognized for public relations may be able to use their outreach efforts to qualify for the Presidential Citation.