These awards are the “gold standard” for clubs, members and lt. governors to achieve. Every year, the criteria for the Distinguished Awards may change, based upon the governor’s goals and priorities. Criteria is announced during the current Kiwanis year and applications are received at the start of the following year (Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, 2024)
Distinguished Club 2023-2024
Criteria for Distinguished Club (Club must meet 5 of the 7 criteria)
Club membership had NET increase of at least 3 percent (based upon Oct. 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2024 KI reporting)
Conduct and report a club Signature Project (reportable on secretary’s dashboard)
Participation by at least 2 incoming club officers (2024-2025) in Club Leadership Education during summer of 2024
Sponsor/Support of Service Leadership Program(s) (including Key Leader)
Annual financial support of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Annual financial support of the Nebraska-Iowa District Foundation
Designate or support a participant in at least two of the following: District Leadership Day, District Convention or International Convention
Criteria for Distinguished Member (Member must meet 3 of the 4 criteria)
Sponsor at least 2 new members from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024
Participation in 2 club fundraisers or service projects
Personal contribution to either Kiwanis Children’s Fund or the Nebraska-Iowa District Foundation. (Note: this is separate from the annual club gift per member.)
Attend two of the following: District Leadership Day, International Convention and/or International Convention.
Distinguished Awards 2023-2024
These awards are the “gold standard” for clubs, members and lt. governors to achieve. Every year, the criteria for the Distinguished Awards may change, based upon the governor’s goals and priorities. Criteria is announced during the current Kiwanis year and applications are received at the start of the following year (Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, 2024)
Distinguished Club 2023-2024
Criteria for Distinguished Club (Club must meet 5 of the 7 criteria)
Distinguished Member 2023-2024
Criteria for Distinguished Member (Member must meet 3 of the 4 criteria)
Distinguished Division/Lt Governor 2023-2024
Criteria for Distinguished Division (Must meet 4 of the 6 criteria)