Every great journey deserves moments of recognition.
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Across Rotary Community Groups throughout the South Pacific, incredible people are stepping forward, thinking differently, building connections, and creating impact that strengthens Rotary and communities alike.
The Rotary Community Group Awards shine a spotlight on those individuals and teams who are helping shape the future of Rotary through energy, innovation, and collaboration.
Whether it's an inspiring leader, a game-changing idea, or a partnership that has amplified community impact, now is your opportunity to make sure their efforts are recognised.
RCL Rockstar Award
Bringing Energy. Creating Impact. Inspiring All. [Individual Award]
Every Rotary Community Group has someone who lifts the room, inspires action, and turns challenges into opportunities.
The RCL Rockstar Award recognises a Rotary Community Leader who brings passion, enthusiasm, positivity, and momentum to everything they do. They energise others, build engagement, and remind us why Rotary service matters.
Which RCLs should be nominated?
Inspirational Rotary Community Leaders – either immediate past or current RCLs
Who create a positive and engaging culture
Who are champions who lead by example
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Innovation Igniter Award
Where Ideas Become Impact [Individual OR Team/RCG Award]
Progress begins with people willing to think differently.
The Innovation Igniter Award recognises an individual or Rotary Community Group that has introduced fresh ideas, creative solutions, new programs, or innovative partnerships that have delivered meaningful outcomes.
Who should be nominated? (immediate past or current RCLs or Teams/RCGs)
Creative problem-solvers
Builders of new initiatives
Future-focused leaders
RCG Teams delivering innovative community impact
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Power of Partnership Award
Stronger Together. Greater Impact. [Team/RCG Award]
Some of Rotary's greatest achievements happen when people come together with a shared purpose.
The Power of Partnership Award celebrates a Rotary Community Group that has built outstanding collaborations across clubs, communities, organisations, or sectors to achieve results that would not have been possible alone.
Which RCGs should be nominated?
Community Groups with exceptional collaboration
Who are creating meaningful partnerships
Connecting people and resources
Projects demonstrating collective impact
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Why Nominate?
Because recognition matters.
A nomination acknowledges the energy people invest, the ideas they champion, and the relationships they build. It celebrates success, inspires others, and showcases the incredible work happening across the Rotary South Pacific Pilot.
Most importantly, your nomination helps share stories that encourage others to take the next step on their own Rotary journey.
Don't assume someone else will nominate them.
If you've seen excellence, innovation, leadership, or partnership in action, now is the time to recognise it.
Nominations are open now. Help us celebrate the very best of Rotary Community Groups.
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Judging Panel
The Rotary Community Group Awards will be judged by an experienced and diverse panel drawn from across Rotary South Pacific, bringing together leaders with a broad range of perspectives, skills, and Rotary experience. To provide an additional global perspective, the panel will also include a representative from Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston. This unique combination ensures nominations are assessed with both regional understanding and international insight, recognising achievements that reflect Rotary's values and strategic priorities.
The judging panel will evaluate each nomination against the published criteria, the strength of evidence provided, and the demonstrated contribution to Rotary's Action Plan priorities of Reach, Impact, Engage, and Adapt. Judges will declare any conflicts of interest and will not participate in assessing nominations where a conflict exists, ensuring a fair, transparent, and credible awards process.
Award Announcement
The inaugural Rotary Community Group Awards will be announced live on stage at the Rotary South Pacific Conference in Melbourne in October 2026. This special celebration will recognise the individuals and Community Groups whose leadership, innovation, and collaboration are helping shape the future of Rotary across the South Pacific.
