Members of the Rotary community help make clubs stronger, communities better, and peace possible. Thank them for their dedication and valuable contributions by recognizing them with one of these Rotary International or non-contribution-based Rotary Foundation awards.

Recognize a club

Rotary Club Excellence Award

The most important award for Rotary clubs.

Who can report goal achievement: club officers
Nomination deadline: 30 June
Award type: electronic certificate

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Rotaract Club Excellence Award

The most important award for Rotaract clubs.

Who can report goal achievement: Rotaract club officers
Nomination deadline: 30 June
Award type: electronic certificate

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Interact Club Excellence Award

The most important award for Interact clubs.

Who can report goal achievement: Interact club advisors, sponsor Rotary club presidents
Nomination deadline: 15 August
Award type: electronic certificate

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Significant Service Award

Recognize a club whose project has addressed a significant need in your community.

Who can nominate: club president
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate

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World Interact Week Recognition

Recognizes Interact clubs that celebrate the founding of the first club during World Interact Week, which occurs each year during the week of 5 November (from Monday to Sunday).

Who can nominate: sponsoring Rotary clubs or district Interact chairs
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate

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World Rotaract Week Recognition

Recognizes Rotaract clubs that celebrate the founding of the first club during World Rotaract Week, which occurs each year during the week of 13 March (from Monday to Sunday).

Who can nominate: sponsoring Rotary clubs or district Rotaract chairs
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate

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Interact Video Awards

Recognizes outstanding videos created by Interactors.

Who can nominate: Interactors or sponsor Rotary club members
Nomination period: 1 October-1 December
Award type: plaque or certificate

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Recognize individuals

Membership Society

Rotary recognizes those members who have expanded Rotary’s reach by sponsoring 25 or more new members into their own clubs. Visit the Membership Society Virtual Gallery.

Who is eligible: All Rotarians
Award type: Virtual Gallery

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For questions, email riawards@rotary.org

Avenues of Service Award (district recognition)

With an award from their district, clubs can honor a Rotarian or Rotaractor who participates in service activities in one of the five Avenues of Service — club, vocational, community, international, and youth service.

Who can nominate: club presidents
Nomination period: all year
Award type: electronic certificate

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Avenues of Service Award (RI recognition)

Districts can nominate a member who has performed service in all five Avenues of Service for an award from Rotary International. Nominations are reviewed three times a year in October, April, and July. District Governors may nominate 10 eligible recipients per review period. (30 total annually).

Who can nominate: district governors
Nomination period: all year
Award type: pin and crystal award

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Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service

Honors Rotarians and Rotaractors who have been actively involved in service related to The Rotary Foundation.

Who can nominate: District Rotary Foundation chair (with endorsement by the governor)
Nomination period: 1-30 November
Award type: electronic certificate

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Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award

Honors individual Rotarians and Rotaractors who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Foundation and have received the Citation for Meritorious Service at least four years prior.

Who can nominate: Any Rotarian or Rotaractor
Nomination period: 1-31 January

Award type: pin and crystal award

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Rotary Foundation District Service Award

Honors Rotarians and Rotaractors who are making a difference through the Foundation’s programs.

Who can nominate: district governors who receive recommendations from their district foundation committee
Nomination period: all year (ideally before district conference)
Award type: electronic certificate

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Service Above Self Award

Prestigious award for Rotarians and Rotaractors who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents.

Who can nominate: district governors
Nomination period: 1-31 October
Award type: pin and crystal award

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Service Award for a Polio-Free World

Honors Rotarians who have made outstanding contributions to our polio eradication efforts. Individuals can be nominated for regional or international service.

Who can nominate: Rotarians
Nomination period: Annually: July-1 October
Nomination deadline: 1 October
Award type: framed certificate, plaque

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Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award

Honors one member annually who is actively working to advance women in Rotary.

Who can nominate: Any Rotary member
Nomination period: 1-31 August

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Recognize non-Rotarians

Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award

Recognizes one outstanding alumni association each year for raising awareness of our alumni’s impact on our organization.

Who can nominate: Any member of the Rotary community
Nomination period: 1 July-15 September
Award type: banner, recognition at Rotary convention

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Rotary Alumni Global Service Award

Honors one outstanding Rotary alumnus each year for their humanitarian service and professional achievements.

Who can nominate: Any member of the Rotary community
Nomination period: 1 July-15 September
Award type: crystal award, recognition at the Rotary convention

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Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity

Recognizes non-Rotarians, including partners and spouses of Rotarians, who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service through Rotary.

Who can nominate: district governor
Nomination period: 1-31 March
Award type: pin and crystal award

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Questions? Send them to rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org.