The 2026 Signature

Project Contest

The 2026 Signature Project Contest is open for submissions, Click Here

The contest opens on Tuesday, January 6, and closes on Thursday, January 29, 2026
Entries can only be received by completing the online forms found at kiwanis.org/signatureproject. The links will be available and live on January 6. Note we are using a new platform for the contest so it will look a little different, but is greatly improved!
When a club submits an entry, a copy will be generated to the club, its district secretary and district governor.
NOTE: We will not be having the Signature Project Breakfast at the convention this summer. Instead, we will package and send this celebration to the districts that have top 10 finalists for use at their district conventions.

Think about what your Kiwanis club is known for in your community. It can be a service project or a fundraiser. Signature projects:

- Are recurring. (Note: A new project can qualify as a signature project if the intent is to continue the project.)
- Enhance the Kiwanis image.
- Demonstrate significant impact on the community in terms of monies raised or children served.
- Strengthen membership and partnership opportunities.

While the district should determine how to select its club-level Group I and Group II submissions, the project should follow the outlined criteria.

The contest opens January 6 and submissions are accepted through January 29.