Recognition is powerful. When we celebrate great work, it inspires more of it and helps foster a culture where members feel seen and valued. Here are a few ways to recognize outstanding members through awards.
Pennsylvania District Awards
District Convention Recognition and Awards
The following are recognized at District Convention and accomplishments are from the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Deadline for these awards are July 17, 2026.
Pennsylvania District Distinguished Kiwanian Award Eligibility for the Pennsylvania District Distinguished Kiwanian Award requires the following accomplishments during the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. All entries must be received on or before July 17, 2026.
2026 Distinguished Kiwanian Criteria includes:
Participated in three (3) club service projects and have 36 hours of service.
Attended club service project, event OR club meeting monthly.
Chair/Co-Chair one (1) club project or event that serves the community members in a positive impactful way while branding Kiwanis in the community.
Sponsored one new member or invite three (3) prospective members to a club meeting or event through the award period.
Participated in two (2) service projects/fundraisers/club meetings of ANOTHER Kiwanis Club(s), or Service Leadership Program(s) virtually or in-person.
Attended three (3) club board meetings.
Attended two (2) District, Regional or Divisional events virtually or in-person.
Kiwanis Hero in Service Award Webster defines a Hero as one who shows courage, outstanding achievement or noble qualities. For Kiwanians, our Heroes are those who embody the Objects of Kiwanis by example. Those who have gone above and beyond to provide leadership, support and srevice to our club, out members, and out community. All entries must be received on or before July 17, 2026.
Retired Awards This year, PA District will not be accepting nominations for the Club and Community Communications Award or the Prayer Breakfast Award.
Kiwanis International Awards
There are Kiwanis International awards that Kiwanians are encouraged to review. These awards are managed and awarded by Kiwanis International. Honor your fellow Kiwanians with these international recognition including the Ruby K award, International Distinguished Member, Life Membership (International), Legion of Honor, Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism, or the Marc H. Litwack Legacy of Leadership Award Nomination. Read more on the requirements and how to apply for these special Kiwanis International Awards.
Help us celebrate Circle K week by reaching out to a Circle K member with some encouragement and inspiration. The week culminates at the Laurel Lodge in Duncansville, PA with InterPACK as Circle K members and advisors gather to serve, learn, and fellowship. ... See MoreSee Less
On October 6 at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos, the Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis received the Celebrate Literacy Award from the Keystone State Literacy Association. Governor Janet Owen and James attended. The award recognizes the District’s commitment to literacy through Little Free Libraries, PA One Book, Read Across Pennsylvania, Keystone reading sets for schools, classroom reading, advocacy, and partnerships with ReadyNation and the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children.
Last year, 2,500 books were distributed to Head Start classrooms across Pennsylvania. Local Kiwanis members read The Great Cookie Kerfuffle across the Commonwealth and will continue participating in PA One Book this year.
Kiwanis members strengthen early literacy by bringing books and reading programs directly into classrooms.
The Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis celebrates Young Children Priority One Chair Emily Reed, recipient of the KSLA Exemplary Service Award from the Keystone State Literacy Association. This well-deserved honor recognizes Emily’s strong advocacy for early education and literacy. ... See MoreSee Less
2026 Awards and Recognition
Recognition is powerful. When we celebrate great work, it inspires more of it and helps foster a culture where members feel seen and valued. Here are a few ways to recognize outstanding members through awards.
Pennsylvania District Awards
District Convention Recognition and Awards
The following are recognized at District Convention and accomplishments are from the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Deadline for these awards are July 17, 2026.
Pennsylvania District Distinguished Kiwanian Award
Eligibility for the Pennsylvania District Distinguished Kiwanian Award requires the following accomplishments during the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. All entries must be received on or before July 17, 2026.
2026 Distinguished Kiwanian Criteria includes:
in a positive impactful way while branding Kiwanis in the community.
meeting or event through the award period.
Kiwanis Club(s), or Service Leadership Program(s) virtually or in-person.
Kiwanis Hero in Service Award
Webster defines a Hero as one who shows courage, outstanding achievement or noble qualities.
For Kiwanians, our Heroes are those who embody the Objects of Kiwanis by example. Those who have
gone above and beyond to provide leadership, support and srevice to our club, out members, and out community. All entries must be received on or before July 17, 2026.
Retired Awards
This year, PA District will not be accepting nominations for the Club and Community Communications Award or the Prayer Breakfast Award.
Kiwanis International Awards
There are Kiwanis International awards that Kiwanians are encouraged to review. These awards are managed and awarded by Kiwanis International. Honor your fellow Kiwanians with these international recognition including the Ruby K award, International Distinguished Member, Life Membership (International), Legion of Honor, Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism, or the Marc H. Litwack Legacy of Leadership Award Nomination. Read more on the requirements and how to apply for these special Kiwanis International Awards.
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Help us celebrate Circle K week by reaching out to a Circle K member with some encouragement and inspiration. The week culminates at the Laurel Lodge in Duncansville, PA with InterPACK as Circle K members and advisors gather to serve, learn, and fellowship. ... See MoreSee Less
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On October 6 at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos, the Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis received the Celebrate Literacy Award from the Keystone State Literacy Association. Governor Janet Owen and James attended. The award recognizes the District’s commitment to literacy through Little Free Libraries, PA One Book, Read Across Pennsylvania, Keystone reading sets for schools, classroom reading, advocacy, and partnerships with ReadyNation and the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children.
Last year, 2,500 books were distributed to Head Start classrooms across Pennsylvania. Local Kiwanis members read The Great Cookie Kerfuffle across the Commonwealth and will continue participating in PA One Book this year.
Kiwanis members strengthen early literacy by bringing books and reading programs directly into classrooms.
The Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis celebrates Young Children Priority One Chair Emily Reed, recipient of the KSLA Exemplary Service Award from the Keystone State Literacy Association. This well-deserved honor recognizes Emily’s strong advocacy for early education and literacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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