District Awards
Awards as recognition for endeavour and achievement are an intrinsic part of the fabric of every society. They help provide a focus and stimulus to achieve and thereby lift the success and general encouragement to the group that is associated with it.
Rotary is no different and in our District there are a range of awards open to all our clubs.
Sir David Ewen Cup
For Club attendance at Conference. The formula used for awarding the cup is: the distance (km) from the attending clubs to the host club, by road or rail, whichever is the shorter, multiplied by the total attendance recorded at all sessions, divided by the number of club members.
Fred Hall-Jones Conference Trophy
Presented at each Conference to the host Club for the Conference.
The Friendship Shield
Awarded at each Conference to the club delegation that, in the opinion of the present holders, has best shown the true spirit of friendship and fellowship at the conference.
Genesis Innovative Project Trophy
A trophy awarded to the club that has developed the most innovative project. A panel of three Past District Governors will judge the projects on innovation, service to the community, membership involvement, public recognition, and presentation.
Sir John Ilott Cup
Presented to the Club in the district with the best attendance percentage for the period 1 January to 31 December; based on monthly attendance at club meetings (90%), and on the number of delegates who attended Leaders Elect Training Seminar (LETS).
Paul Harris Fellows’ Trophy
Awarded to the Club whose team of three, wins the District Quiz.
Porirua Cup
Presented at each Conference to the club that best displays the theme of the Conference Saturday night function.
District Governor’s Rose Bowl
Presented to the winner of the Conference golf tournament.
The Wainuiomata Cup
Awarded to the Club with the highest per capita donations to The Rotary Foundation during the preceding Rotary year.
World President’s Presidential Citation
This citation is a way of recognising the dedication of a club to improving the quality of life in the Club, local community and the World. To receive the citation Clubs must undertake a rounded program of activities within each avenue of service in the period 1 July to 31 March. Clubs are required to complete the certification form (available from the RI website and published in this Directory (P107) and forward it to the District Governor by 31 March 2016.
Club Bulletin Award
An illustrated framed certificate is presented to the Club that, in the opinion of the District Governor, produces the most attractive and enlightening bulletin. The Rotary Club of Hutt River Valley sponsors the certificate.
The W8 Award For Membership Increase
Awarded annually for the greatest percentage membership increase between 1 July and 31 March. Presented by PDG Pat and Melva Waite
Significant Achievement Award
Clubs in District 9940 are invited to submit details on completed projects for consideration for a Significant Achievement Award. The award will be presented at the District Governor’s Changeover. All entries should be submitted to the Governor by 31 May annually.
Past District Governor’s Award for Membership Increase
This award is for the greatest membership increase in an established Club, and is awarded annually.
World President’s Presidential Citation
This citation is a way of recognising the dedication of a Club to improving the quality of life in the Club, local community and the world. To receive the citation Clubs must undertake a rounded programme of activities within each avenue of service in the Rotary year.
Public Image – Actions Count Award
A award will be presented this year for Public Image - this is awarded to the Club who has been innovative in increasing the profile of Rotary and making an impact in their community.
The Stan Rowe Award
Awarded to a Rotarian for contribution to an outstanding Humanitarian Project. The requirements for making this award stipulates that the committee involves DG, the immediate past recipient, the current or most recent RI Director and a PDG of the DG’s choosing to facilitate.