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Rotary District 5500 - 2023 IMAGINE Awards
The 2022-2023 Rotary International Theme is “IMAGINE Rotary”. This theme invited us to try innovative approaches, connect to others and new audiences and to tell our story. The 2022-2023 District Theme challenges us to Inspire others through ways that Empower and Engage them and seek fun and Enjoyment while serving them. The 2023 Awards are a combination of the two themes and seek to recognize and honor our clubs and for achieving excellence, inspiring others and making a positive change in our communities and around the world achieving a Rotary Year well done.
Every club in the district is strongly encouraged to seek the INSPIRE Award, recognition for a member of their club who has Inspired them and others with whom they have had contact. Every club is also invited to apply for at least one award out of the following seven: Service, Fundraising, Member Attraction, Member Retention and Engagement, Empowering Girls, Advancing DEI and Having Fun. In fact, a club can apply to as many of these seven areas as they would like.
Award Forms are Due May 22.
Everyone nominated for the INSPIRE Award will be recognized at the Awards Event in June, and three individuals will be named to receive the “2023 DISTRICT INSPIRE AWARD.” In each of the other seven award areas, three clubs will be selected in each area AS THE BEST in that category. All awards will be presented on June 25, 2023, at the joint District Club Celebration hosted by DG Anita and the Installation Ceremony for DGE Don. DG Anita and DGE Don are planning a fun event at the Gaslight Theatre and are looking forward to celebrating the awards and his installation with attendees from every club in the district.
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Rotary District 5500 - 2023 IMAGINE Awards
The Awards are based on your Rotary Club’s activities during the 2022-2023 Rotary Year.
DEADLINE - May 22
1. GOVERNOR’S 2022-2023 District “INSPIRE” AWARD
This year, we would like to recognize AN INDIVIDUAL WHO EXEMPLIFIES THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR ANITA’S THEME; EMPOWER, ENGAGE, ENJOY and has inspired members and others.
Using input from your members, EACH CLUB IS INVITED TO NOMINATE a member from your club that deserves recognition for his/her proven commitment to club/district service, to the values of Rotary, to the community (local or global), and for Inspiring others.
Nominee’s name: ____________________________________
# Years in Rotary______
Tell us why nominee qualifies for the 2022-23 INSPIRE AWARD:
(Please attach a photo of your nominee; 300 dpi or higher.)
2. Outstanding SERVICE PROJECT Award
Describe your new/innovative service project. Discuss how it addresses one or more of Rotary’s four Priorities: Impact, Engage, Reach and Adapt
(Provide two photos taken at the project.)
3. Outstanding FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY Award
Describe your new/most creative fundraising activity and the purpose of the fundraiser. How does this activity address one or more of Rotary’s four priorities?