District Awards

Service Above Self Awards 2010

Recipients of the District 9680 Service Above Self Awards presented at the District Changeover on 2 July 2010

The Graham Turnidge Shield

Awarded to Sandra Meihubers – Dentist truly an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in her vocation and service to Rotary:

International Service Award

Awarded for Outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project

International Service Award for Small Clubs

Awarded for Outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project

Noel McDonald Bulletin Award

Awarded having regard to Presentation and Content, as well as the impression it makes on a prospective member

Bulletin Award for Small Clubs

Awarded having regard to Presentation and Content, as well as the impression it makes on a prospective member

Bulletin Cover Award

Awarded for overall Cover Design, including Club specific information for the Rotary year and information for visitors

Golden Quill Award for Public Relations

Awarded for the best Public Relations program

Membership Growth Award for Large Clubs

Awarded to a Club of 30 members or more with the highest net member gain for the year [up to 30 April]

Membership Growth Award for Small Clubs

Awarded to a Club of less than 30 members with the highest net member gain for the year [up to 30 April]

Norm Roach Website Memorial Award

Awarded for overall Design, presentation and content, visual appeal, legibility, ease of navigation, links to Rotary District and Rotary International websites, and password protected members' area

The Rotary Foundation Award

Awarded for per capita Donations to The Rotary Foundation from 1 July to 30 April, as well as  Club initiatives and involvement in programs of The Rotary Foundation

Youth Service Award

Awarded for Outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project

Youth Service Award for Small Clubs

Awarded for outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Trophy

Awarded for total Club financial contributions in the Rotary year to May, and Club initiatives

Vocational Service Award

Awarded for Outstanding and Comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project

Vocational Service Award for Small Clubs

Awarded for Outstanding and Comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project

Community Service Award for Small Clubs

Awarded for outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project

Community Service Award

Awarded for outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project

District Golf Championship

Winners from the inception of each trophy

2009-10 District Awards

2009-10 Rotary District 9680 Awards

Club Bulletin Awards

George Richards reports that the quality of the nominations for the bulletin awards this year was impressive compared with previous years, especially  in the large club category.

Service Above Self Awards

The Service Above Self Award is Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, recognizing those who have displayed exemplary humanitarian service with a focus on active involvement in helping others through Rotary.

Criteria for District Awards

The criteria for all District Awards

Rotarian Vocational Excellence Award - The Graham Turnidge Shield

Awarded at District Changeover to an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary

District Governor's Shield

Awarded at District Changeover for Outstanding Achievement across the five Avenues of Service or Special Contribution to organising District events

District Governor's Trophy for Small Clubs

Awarded at District Changeover for Outstanding Achievement across the five Avenues of Service or Special Contribution to organising District events.