District Awards 2025-2026
EC&C District Club Publication Award
Established in memory of an inspiring leader in Northern Ontario, Ralph S. Taylor, a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Cobalt and later a member of the Kiwanis Club of New Liskeard This award is presented to the Club that is judged as having the best ‘club publication’ for its members in electronic or paper media. The award will be judged on a sample of four issues of the club publication submitted to the District Awards Committee. *
EC&C Community Service Award
This award was established by Past Governor Fred G. McAllister (1935), Kiwanis Club of London who also served as International President 1942-43
This award is presented to an individual Kiwanis member who is judged to have performed the most outstanding service to their local community through Kiwanis during the Kiwanis year. The award will be judged based on a submission to the District Awards Committee. *
EC&C Marketing Award
This award was established by Past Governor Godfrey Dyer (1995-96), Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay This award is presented to the club that is judged to have the best Marketing, Publicity and Promotion of Kiwanis to the community. The award will be judged based on a submission to the District Awards Committee. *
Club Secretary of the Year
This award was established by Past Governor Hedley G. Ivany (1973-74), Kiwanis Club of Armdale-Halifax, This award is presented to the Club Secretary who has been judged to be outstanding in the Kiwanis year. The award will be judged based on a submission to the District Awards committee. *
Interclub Award
This award is presented to a Club based on the interclub activity during the year as reported via the Club’s monthly report – This award will be judged by the District Awards Committee based on the number of unique visits, number of members attending and actual distance travelled. The Club visited must report the interclub as well for the visit to be considered.
Lloyd W. Distant Snr. Award for SLP Development, Support, and Mentorship
This award was established by Governor Pam Rodney-White and approved by the District Board during the 2024-2025 administrative year. This award is presented to a Kiwanian who the Committee considers as epitomizing outstanding leadership in the growth, support, and sustainability for EC&C’s Service Leadership Programs (SLPs).
EC&C CLUB Social Media Success
This award will be presented to the Kiwanis club that demonstrates the greatest increase in views of its Social Media platform. The award will be judged by the District Awards Committee on a submission of the social media platform metrics for the period October to September. *
* submissions are to be on the form provided in November
The following Awards are judged and presented by the Immediate Past Governor
The EC&C Governor’s Communication Award
This award was established by Past International Vice President and Past Governor Frank W. Summerhayes (1962), Kiwanis Club of Brantford, This award is presented to the Lieutenant Governor who, in the opinion of the Immediate Past Governor, has communicated with the clubs and the Governor above expectations.
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is presented to one club demonstrating outstanding membership performance during the administrative year.
Eligibility
To qualify, a club must:
- Be in good standing with Kiwanis International and the District.
- End the year at or above charter strength.
- Record positive net membership growth for the administrative year.
- Have no outstanding membership reporting requirements.
Award Criteria | 100 Points
- Percentage Net Membership Growth | 40 Points
Based on the percentage increase in club membership from October 1 to September 30.
- 20% or more: 40 points
- 15%–19.99%: 35 points
- 10%–14.99%: 30 points
- 5%–9.99%: 20 points
- 1%–4.99%: 10 points
Member Retention | 35 Points
Based on the percentage of the club’s October 1 membership retained through September 30.
- 95%–100%: 35 points
- 90%–94.99%: 30 points
- 85%–89.99%: 20 points
- 80%–84.99%: 10 points
- Below 80%: 0 points
Number of New Members Added | 25 Points
Based on the total number of new members added during the administrative year.
- 10 or more: 25 points
- 7–9: 20 points
- 5–6: 15 points
- 3–4: 10 points
- 1–2: 5 pointsSelection
The club receiving the highest total score out of 100 points will receive the District Membership Excellence Award.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by:
- Highest percentage net membership growth
- Highest retention percentage
- Highest numerical net membership growth
Distinguished Citations
These awards are presented to members, Clubs and Divisions that had earned Distinguished status based upon the annual criteria established by Kiwanis International
This Award is judged and presented by the Immediate Past Lieutenant Governor Committee
Ray Allen Memorial Award
This award was established in honour of International Vice President Ray Allen (1985-86), EC&C Governor (1969 -1970) and 4 years as International Trustee. Ray cofounded the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada and was instrumental in moving the Kiwanis International office to Indianapolis from Chicago in 1982. Past Governor Ray was from the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound. This award is to recognize a Past Lieutenant Governor who continues to contribute and participate in Club, Division and District activities for at least 5 years.
Presented by the District PLG Committee. Nomination forms are available on the PLG page.