Aloha! Leading your club is a privilege and is rewarding! The People of Action Awards program is a guide for Rotary Clubs to strive for excellence and recognize clubs for the many accomplishments completed during the year. Whether your projects are big or small, your service makes an impact. The forms can be found on the rotaryD5000.org website under Quick Links.
They can also be downloaded and completed from rotaryd5000.org/awards. If you need assistance, you may reach the Awards Chair by email at d5000awards@gmail.com.
The District Governor Citation and Checklists are due June 15, 2025. Voting ballots will be sent to the Club Presidents by July 6 to be completed by July 15, 2025. Selected Awards will be presented at the 2025 District Conference in Honolulu, May 30- June 1, 2025. The People of Action Awards will be presented at a Virtual Celebration in August, 2025.
Rotary Clubs will be divided into three divisions. There will be awards given out to the First and Runner Up finishers within each of the Divisions for selected categories.
The Divisions are based on the club size as determined by the July 1, 2024 Rotary International Invoice.
Small Club Division: 17 & under members
Medium Club Division: 18 to 29 members
Large Club Division: 30 or more members
CLUB of the YEAR:
The Club of the Year will be the club with the highest total score from the award categories as determined by the judges, plus bonus points AND has a net increase in membership of 2 members as of June 2025. The judges will award points to the top five clubs in each of the following categories. First place will receive five points. Second place, four points, etc.
- Membership
- Foundation Programs
- Public Image
- Club Service
- Community Service
- International Service
- Vocational Service
- Youth Service
BONUS POINTS:
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Qualify for the District Governor Citation (5 points)
- Qualify for the Rotary Club Excellence Award (2points)
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Participate in Judging (2 points)
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Percentage Membership Growth of 10% or more (10 points)
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Annual Fund per capita giving of $100 or more (5 points)
- Polio Plus Giving of $50 per capita or $1,500 per club (5 points)
Please ensure you get a confirmation message from
Beth Hoban, D5000 Awards Chair
Email: d5000awards@gmail.com
SUBMISSION DEADLINE DISTRICT 5000 AWARD CATEGORY
October 1, 2024 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
Resources:
October 1, 2024 Avenues of Service Award (District Designation)
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
Resources:
November 1, 2024 Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
(Send nomination to District Rotary Foundation Chair)
March 1, 2025 Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity for non-Rotarian
(form on District website)
May 10, 2025 D5000 Spirit Award (CERTIFICATE)
May 10, 2025 Quiet Rotarian Award (CERTIFICATE)
May 10, 2025 Rotary Foundation District Award (CERTIFICATE)
May 10, 2025 World Interact Week Recognition (for event/project week of Nov 5)
May 10, 2025 World Rotaract Week Recognition (for event/project week of March 13)
June 15, 2025 District Governor' Club of Excellence Citation
Submission Deadline ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Award Category
For Rotary International Awards, please confirm criteria and nomination process on
Oct.1-Dec.1, 2024 Interact Video Award (submit to rotary.org (Instructions TBD)
May 10, 2025 Significant Service Award
(Online form for club project addressing significant need)
All year Avenues of Service Award (Online form for Club President to nominate)
June 30, 2025 Rotary Club Excellence Award (update Rotary Club Central)
June 30, 2025 Rotaract Club Excellence Award (update Rotary Club Central)
August 15, 2025 Interact Club Excellence (online form)
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CLUB RECOGNITION
(7/1/24-6/30/25 Award by RI around October 2025)
100% Foundation Giving Club: For clubs that achieve an average of $100 in per capita giving and 100 percent participation, with every dues-paying member contributing at least $25 to any or all of the following during the Rotary year: Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, approved global grants, or Endowment Fund
100% Every Rotarian, Every Year Club: minimum Annual Fund contribution of $100 per capita during the Rotary year, and every dues-paying member must personally contribute at least $25 to the Annual Fund during the year.
100% Rotary’s Promise Club: A designation provided to clubs in which every dues-paying member supports The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment with a minimum commitment of $1,000 or more in an estate plan or via an outright gift of $1,000 or more. A certificate honoring the achievement will be provided upon request.
100% Paul Harris Fellow Club: For clubs in which all dues-paying members are Paul Harris Fellows. This is a one-time recognition.
100% Paul Harris Society Club: For clubs in which every dues-paying member contributes a minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or global grants within a Rotary year.
Top Three Per Capita in Annual Fund Giving: to the three clubs in the District that give the most per capita to the Annual Fund
Please ensure you get a confirmation message
that your submission was received from
Beth Hoban, Awards Chair
Email: d5000awards@gmail.com
General Award Submission Rules:
- Use the Master Checklist to indicate what is being submitted.
- Use the form for each category.
- Please do not alter the form; any additional information will not be considered.
- All narratives are limited to 200-word count on the bottom of the checklist
- Use Times New Roman (10pt) font
- Do not include logos, graphs, pictures or letterhead on the narratives.
Questions? Please contact:
Beth Hoban, D5000 Awards Chair, 2024-2025
