The Distinguished Awards are the “gold standard” for clubs, members and districts to achieve. Every year, the criteria for the Distinguished Awards may change and were set this year by Kiwanis International. Other award and recognition programs also exist at the international level. For more information, visit the Awards and Recognition Page.
Clubs are asked to complete a form on self-report criteria for Distinguished Club award. The submission deadline is December 7, 2025.
2024-25 Distinguished Club Submission Form
The Distinguished Club Recognition Program recognizes clubs that demonstrate excellence across five key areas:
Membership and engagement
Leadership and education
Community impact
Financial viability
Branding and image
Based on the program’s recognition criteria, Kiwanis clubs must earn at least 100 points (out of a possible 150) to achieve distinguished status.
The Distinguished Club Submission Form allows Kiwanis clubs to report on certain criteria throughout the administrative year. Please use this form to document your club’s achievements in the areas that require self-reporting. (Clubs that do not complete this form will not be eligible to receive credit for locally tracked criteria until they do so.)
Quantitative criteria such as membership growth, new member recruitment, sponsorship of Service Leadership Programs and financial contributions will be calculated directly by Kiwanis International based on official records.
Please complete all required fields in the form to submit your distinguished club achievement information. The submission deadline is December 7, 2025.
Distinguished Awards 2024-2025
The Distinguished Awards are the “gold standard” for clubs, members and districts to achieve. Every year, the criteria for the Distinguished Awards may change and were set this year by Kiwanis International. Other award and recognition programs also exist at the international level. For more information, visit the Awards and Recognition Page.
Clubs are asked to complete a form on self-report criteria for Distinguished Club award. The submission deadline is December 7, 2025.
2024-25 Distinguished Club Submission Form
The Distinguished Club Recognition Program recognizes clubs that demonstrate excellence across five key areas:
Based on the program’s recognition criteria, Kiwanis clubs must earn at least 100 points (out of a possible 150) to achieve distinguished status.
The Distinguished Club Submission Form allows Kiwanis clubs to report on certain criteria throughout the administrative year. Please use this form to document your club’s achievements in the areas that require self-reporting. (Clubs that do not complete this form will not be eligible to receive credit for locally tracked criteria until they do so.)
Quantitative criteria such as membership growth, new member recruitment, sponsorship of Service Leadership Programs and financial contributions will be calculated directly by Kiwanis International based on official records.
Please complete all required fields in the form to submit your distinguished club achievement information. The submission deadline is December 7, 2025.
2025-2026 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Applications are now being accepted for 2024-2025 Achievement Awards.
Has Your Club Submitted Its Annual Membership Plan Yet?
2025-2026 Membership Goals Report Form