The much-awaited annual conference of the Hawai'i Rotary District 5000 (DISCON 2023 Hilo), recently concluded with a grand celebration of Rotary's spirit of service. The event showcased the remarkable achievements of Rotary clubs across the district. From small clubs making a big impact to large clubs leading the way, the award winners were recognized for their outstanding efforts in various areas of service. Let's dive into the list of winners and runner-ups who were honored for their exceptional dedication and contributions.
Hawai'i Rotary District 5000
Club and Rotary International Service Awards
2022-23 Rotary Year
 
Club of the Year
  • Small Club:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club: RC of Lahaina Sunset
  • Large Club: RC of Hilo
Membership
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Pahoa Sunset
    • Runner-Up: RC of Mililani Sunrise
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kauai
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Hilo
    • Runner-Up:  Eco RC of Kaka'ako
Membership Growth (Highest Percentage)
  • Small Club:  Eco RC of Maui
  • Medium Club:  RC of Lahaina
  • Large Club:  RC of Hilo
Foundation
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kapolei
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Ewa Beach
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Upcountry Maui
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kihei Wailea
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Hilo
Foundation Per Capita
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kapolei
    • Runner-Up:  RC of West Kauai
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Pau Hana
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Upcountry Maui
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Po'ipu Beach
Foundation Highest Annual Giving
  • Small Club:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club:  RC of Honolulu Pau Hana
  • Large Club:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
PolioPlus Highest Annual Giving
  • Small Club:  RC of Wailuku
  • Medium Club:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
  • Large Club: RC of Ala Moana
International Service
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  Tie, RC of Hickam Pearl Harbor and RC of Kapolei
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Mililani Sunrise
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kihei Wailea
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Lahaina Sunrise
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of West Honolulu
Community Service
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Hickam Pearl Harbor
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kihei-Wailea
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  Eco RC of Kaka'ako
Vocational Service
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of West Pearl Harbor
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Lahaina Sunrise
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Honolulu Sunrise
Youth Service
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Mililani Sunrise
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kihei-Wailea
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Hilo
Public Image
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Hickam Pearl Harbor
    • Runner-Up:  RC of North Hawai'i
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kihei-Wailea
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  Eco RC of Kaka'ako
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Hilo
Club Administration
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Ewa Beach
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kihei-Wailea
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Hilo
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kona
Community Service
  • Small Club
    • First Place:  RC of Hickam Pearl Harbor
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Kapolei
  • Medium Club
    • First Place:  RC of Kihei-Wailea
    • Runner-Up:  RC of Lahaina Sunset
  • Large Club
    • First Place:  RC of Honolulu Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  Eco RC of Kaka'ako
District 5000 Significant Impact Service Awards
  • Single Club Category
    • First Place:  Paint the Town - RC of Pahoa Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  JABSOM H.O.M.E. Medical Van - RC of Honolulu Sunset
  • Multi-Club Category
    • First Place:  West Side Health Fair - RC of Kihei-Wailea, RC of Lahaina, RC of Lahaina Sunrise, RC of Lahaina Sunset
    • Runner-Up:  Genki Ball Service Project - Eco  RC of Kaka'ako, RC of Ala Moana, RC of Ewa Beach, RC of Hawai'i Kai, RC of Honolulu Sunrise, RC of Honolulu, RC of Honolulu Sunrise, RC of Kahala Sunrise, RC of Kapolei Sunset, RC of Metropolitan Honolulu, RC of Mililani Sunrise, E-Club Ohana, E-Club of Hawaii, RC of West Pearl Harbor
Rotary International Service Awards
  • Five Avenues of Service:  Arjun Aryal of RC of Honolulu Sunset
  • Service Above Self:  Al Weiland of RC of Kihei-Wailea
  • Foundation Meritorious Service:  Laura Steelquist of RC of East Honolulu