District AWARDS: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Category 1: Membership Excellence Awards for Rotary & Rotaract Clubs
Number of awards: 6 (3 Rotary, 3 Rotaract)
| Rotary | Rotaract | |
| 1 | Membership of the Year Award – Club | Membership of the Year Award – Rotaract Club |
| 2 | Membership of the Year Award – Individual | Membership of the Year Award – Individual (Rotaractor) |
| 3 | Membership Director of the Year Award | Membership Director of the Year Award (Rotaractor) |
Category 2: Rotary Foundation Excellence Awards for Rotary & Rotaract Clubs
Number of awards: 9 (4 Rotary, 5 Rotaract)
| Rotary | Rotaract | |
| 1 | Rotary FoundationExcellence Award – Club | Rotary FoundationExcellence Award – Club |
| 2 | Rotary FoundationExcellence Award – Individual (Rotarian) | Rotary FoundationExcellence Award – Individual (Rotaractor) |
| 3 | Fundraising Director of the Year Award | Fundraising Director of the Year Award |
| 4 | N/A | Rotary FoundationExcellence Award – Rotaractor |
| 5 | Fundraiser Event of the Year Award – Club | Fundraiser Event of the Year Award – Club |
Category 3: Rotary Public Image Excellence Awards for Rotary & Rotaract Clubs
Number of awards: 8 (4 Rotary, 4 Rotaract)
| Rotary | Rotaract | |
| 1 | Public Image Excellence of the year Award – Rotary Club | Public Image Excellence of the year Award – Rotaract Club |
| 2 | Public Image Excellence of the year Award – Rotary Club | Public Image Excellence of the year Award – Rotaract Club |
| 3 | Public Image Director of the Year Award – Rotary Club | Public Image Director of the Year Award – Rotaract Club |
| 4 | Public Image Director of the Year Award – Rotary Club | Public Image Director of the Year Award – Rotaract Club |
Category 4: District Governor #ElevateYourGame Awards
Number of awards: 11 (6 Rotary, 4 Rotaract and 1 interact)
| Rotary | Rotaract | Interact | |
| 1 | Best Assistant Governor of the Year Award (Rotarian) | Best Assistant Governor of the Year Award (Rotaract) | N/A |
| 2 | Best Global Grants Management and Reporting Award | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | Best Rotary Club President of the year Award | Best Rotaract Club President of the year Award | Best Interact Club President of the year Award |
| 4 | Significant Service Award | Significant Service Award | N/A |
| 5 | Service Award for a Polio-Free World | Service Award for a Polio-Free World | N/A |
| 6. | Best New Generations Director | N/A | N/A |
Total = 34 Awards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the deadline for submitting an entry?
The deadline is on the midnight of Sunday 8th March, 2020. Email your entries to: nerotary@gmail.com
How many entries can a Club submit?
A Rotary or Rotaract Club can submit as many entries as possible. Just make sure you STRICTLY follow the instructions on the form and put all the information in a Word document.
What are the things that can/will disqualify an entry?
- False/inaccurate information.
- Lack of providing enough/crucial information.
- Submitting after the deadline of Sunday 8th March, 2020.
What is the format of submitting an entry?
- Use a word document and include everything in the document.
- Avoid sending many attachments.
- Be as detailed as possible as this is the information the judges will use to make a decision.
- Email your entries to: nerotary@gmail.com
Are Rotary clubs the only ones eligible for the Sam Owori Awards?
No. There are Awards for Rotaract and Interact Clubs. Refer to the Awards Categories.
How do I submit an entry for my club?
- Download the entry form for the category you wish to enter from the District website.
- Provide all the information on a Word document.
- Email your entry to: nerotary@gmail.com before the midnight of Sunday 8th March, 2020
Who will judge the entries?
A panel of distinguished individuals have been put together. They will include Rotarians and non-Rotarians.
The deadline is in March 2020 yet the Rotary year ends on June 30th. What happens to the things we will do in the last three months?
We are aware of this fact. The Awards are part of the District Conference and Assembly that will be held on 2-4th April. Provide as much information as you can based on the guidelines given. Remember to follow the four test.
If I have a question who do I speak to?
Speak to Rotarian Carole Kimutai, the District Awards Officer 2019-20. Email: nerotary@gmail.com
Article by: Carole Kimutai – The District Awards Officer 2019-20
