DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S AWARDS
DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S AWARDS
The District Governor’s Awards are selected by the District Governor who may call for nominations from Rotary clubs. If you have a nomination suggestion, please email DG Cindy Rold a short write-up about the person/Club you would like to nominate and why you feel they deserve the award. Please copy office@rotary5450.org on your email to ensure the District Governor receives your nomination. Nominations cover the previous Rotary year of July 1 through June 5.
2025-2026 DISTRICT GOVERNOR AWARD WINNERS
Rotarian of the Year -
- Joan Tilden (Summit RC) - District Lieutenant Governor
Paul Harris Award of Excellence - the bust of our founder, Paul Harris, is presented annually to the club that best meets the goals of both the Rotary International President and the District Governor. This rotating award honors a single club's exceptional efforts during the Rotary year.
- Summit County Rotary Club
Distinguished Service Award
- David Henninger (University Hills RC)
District Service Award for Excellence
- Bonnie Thomas (Denver Southeast RC) - District Grants Chair
Four-Way Test Award
- CJ Lydon (Centennial RC) - presented to a Rotarian who exemplifies the principles of the Four-Way Test
Governors Discretionary Award
- Nicole Handal (Denver Metro South RC) - Assistant Governor & Club President
Significant Contribution to Those in Need Award
- David Talbot (Mountain Foothills RC) - Crutches 4 Africa