Distinguished Service Award

Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award 

 

ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must have received the Citation for Meritorious Service at least four years prior. Any active Rotarian in good standing who meets this requirement may be nominated, except those currently serving in these roles:

• District Governor • RI Director • Foundation Trustee
• District Governor-elect • RI Director-elect • Incoming Foundation Trustee
• Immediate Past District Governor • Immediate Past RI Director

Previous recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are not eligible.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

The nomination must be endorsed by the current governor of the nominee’s district and two other Rotarians, one of whom must be from outside the nominee’s district. A district governor may endorse only one nomination for the district. Current and incoming trustees are not eligible to endorse nominees.

CRITERIA

The Distinguished Service Award is an internationally competitive award granted annually to a maximum of 50 Rotarians who have exhibited exceptional active service to The Rotary Foundation. Financial contributions to the Foundation, however notable, are not relevant to this award. To qualify, the nominee must demonstrate a broad range of service over an extended period of time, and must include at least three of the following accomplishments, with substantial activity in the past two years. On the last page, please include one paragraph summarizing why the nominee deserves consideration for this award.

Check the box next to each of the nominee’s accomplishments, and provide a brief explanation in the space provided.

o Serving on a district Rotary Foundation committee for a total of five years or more
o Providing exceptional leadership at district or multidistrict Rotary Foundation training events
o Giving Rotary Foundation presentations at district or regional events
o Giving Rotary Foundation presentations at more than 20 club meetings within a two-year period
o Serving as a scholar counselor or host at least three times
o Organizing and carrying out successful fundraising efforts at the district or multidistrict level
o Providing exceptional leadership in district or multidistrict orientation for scholars and Group Study
   Exchange (or vocational training teams)
o Serving as the designated contact person for a successful grant project for which a final report
   has been submitted
o Providing exceptional leadership in PolioPlus projects and activities
o Maintaining contact with Foundation alumni and involving them in district activities
o Participating in other special projects or activities in support of The Rotary Foundation
   (please provide a detailed explanation)

                                              

List of District 7780 Recipients

   1996-1997 James Labrie Portsmouth, NH

   1999-2000 Daniel W. Mooers South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, ME