2024 DCA Award Winners Announced
By Carole Kimutai
The DCA Award Winners 2024 were announced last week during the Gedi Swahili night that was held at Temple Point. This year the awards attracted 98 entries from Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Below is a list of the winners per category.
- MEMBERSHIP AWARD
This category attracted 21 entries from Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
In general, a good number of Rotary Clubs did not calculate the retention rates correctly and also didn’t provide evidence or reason for their actions as called for in the questions.
A special mention to the Rotary Club of Athi River that had the highest retention rate and members engagement.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Embakasi with 84% score. In second position was the Rotary Club of Nairobi East who scored 87%.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Hurlingham.
2. WE ARE ONE AWARDThis category attracted 11 entries from Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Mombasa North Coast with a 78% score.
This Club hosted a fitness fellowship as a way of fundraising, and they also hosted sunshine Rally for the first time. Hosting joint ventures with other Coast Clubs came out clearly.
In second position was the Rotary Club of Hurlingham with a 85% score. This is a strong Club that has incorporated the We Are One theme wholesomely internally and externally. It is very visible on their social media handles.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Embakasi.
- FOUNDATION AWARD
This category attracted 15 entries from Kenya and Ethiopia.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Embakasi with a score of 82%. Their project has impacted over 2500 people. Their reporting and innovative fundraising stood out for the judges.
In second position wqs the Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road with 84%. They have so far given the Rotary Foundation US$5425.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Langata.
- SPECIAL PROJECT
This category had the highest number of entries. 24 in total from Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The entries all tell a story about what we do in Rotary – Service. As expected, competition was very high and I must thank the judges who burnt the midnight oil to review and evaluate the entries.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa who scored 97% for their Jiru school Project BEL that they have been running amidst conflict in the Amhara region.
In second position was a joint entry by Rotary Club of Waridi, Rotary Club of Enkare Narok and the Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi who held a medical camp in Nariok in partnership with the Surgical Society of Kenya and the Kenya Society for the Blind that delivered life-changing surgeries to 410 patients. This entry got a 95% score.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Langata.
5. PUBLIC IMAGE AWARDThis category attracted 15 entries, from Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Public image plays a vital role in shaping the perception, impact, and sustainability of Rotary and Rotary clubs.
A strong public image makes Rotary clubs more appealing to prospective members. It highlights the club’s impact, values, and activities, making it easier to recruit new members who are passionate about making a difference.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Madaraka who scored 81%. This club is very deliberate in how they communicate to their internal and external audiences.
In second position was the Rotary Club of Stoni Athi who scored 82% who have effectively used storytelling to talk about their projects. They have also used the District website to publish their Club activities.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Hurlingham Nairobi.
6. GOVERNANCE AWARD
This category attracted 11 entries, all from Kenya
This year we included a Governance Award because governance is essential for Rotary clubs to operate effectively, uphold their values, and achieve their mission of promoting service, fellowship, and goodwill in the community.
In third position was the Rotary Club of Hurlingham that scored 73% points. The judges were very impressed by their entry which was very detailed.
In second position was the Rotary Club of Nairobi with a 76% score. This Club had an elaborate leadership structure and well-defined conflict resolution and accountability practices.
What stood out in the entry is that this year, Rtn Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch, Governance and Ethics Director invited all members to participate in discussions of updating their club bylaws. The bylaws were updated include the establishment of a Vetting Board which oversees and governs the recruitment of new Members as well as Members who have been nominated to various leadership positions in the Club, and any other issues touching on credibility.
The winning Club was the Rotary Club of Langata.
7. DG’s SPECIAL AWARD
These special recognition awards went to:
1. PDG Nze Anizor – Rotary Club of Trans-Amadi, Nigeria
2. Merab Shibuyanga – Rotary Club of Malindi
3. Jenny Ndemwa, Rotary Club of Watamu
4. Janet Mathenge, Rotary Club of Karen
5. Ruth Mwathi, Rotaract Club of Nairobi Langata
6. Rotarian Sarah Migwi, Rotary Club of Langata
SUMMARY OF WINNERS
