Signature projects show the impact a Kiwanis club can have on a community. From playgrounds and parks to festivals and fundraisers, signature projects are the hallmarks of what Kiwanis clubs are known for in their communities.
What is a signature project? Think about what your Kiwanis club is known for in your community. It can be a service project, event or 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 brand
Demonstrate significant impact on the community in terms of monies raised or children served
Strengthen membership and partnership opportunities
The Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International will again sponsor a Signature Project Recognition Program. A committee of Kiwanians will judge all submissions and the District will provide appropriate recognition to the top three clubs at the Virtual Midyear Conference on February 25, 2023. The committee will also choose one entry to submit to the Kiwanis International signature project contest. All who submit will be notified of the District contest award recipients and of the club whose entry will be submitted to Kiwanis International.
Please note the following:
All entries must be received in the District office by midnight on January 27.
You may submit up to five supporting documents, photos or other pieces of relevant information to support your project.
Entries must be submitted online through Kiwanis International at https://www.kiwanis.org/clubs/member-resources/service-projects/signature-projects/contest. We can no longer accept entries by mail.
Should you have any questions or need clarification, you can reach me at [email protected] or at 717-540-9300.
Thanks for your attention to this and for all each of you do for Kiwanis.
Very truly yours, Kevin E. Thomas, District Executive Director
Thank you if your club submitted an entry in the District Signature Project contest. Your efforts, time and commitment are appreciated. The following Clubs submitted an entry:
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys
Buffalo Valley A.M.
Conshohocken
Easton Suburban
Levittown-Bristol
Linglestown Area
Mifflinburg
Palmer Township, Palmer
Sheraden, Pittsburgh
South Philadelphia
Washington Crossing-Yardley
Wyoming Area
The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Conshohocken – 1st place (Kiwanis Mardi Gras)
TIE: Easton Suburban – 2nd place (Give a Christmas) Mifflinburg – 2nd place (Holiday Food Box Project)
South Philadelphia – 3rd place (Bicycle Safety)
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys (BENV) – 1st place (Biggest Bed Time Story)
TIE: Levittown-Bristol – 2nd place (Kiwanis Tortoise & Hare 5K) Wyoming Area – 3rd place (27th Annual Breakfast with Santa)
TIE: Sheraden, Pittsburgh – 3rd place (Family Fun Boxes) Washington Crossing/Yardley – 3rd place (Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Outing)
The Conshohocken entry and the Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2021 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys
Dallas
Emmaus
Jenkintown
Lebanon
Lititz Area
Media Area
Nittany
Sheraden, Pittsburgh
Wyoming Area
The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Jenkintown – 1st place (Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run)
Nittany – 2nd place (Pre-K Learning Kits)
Media Area – 3rd place (Annual PJ and Winter Accessory Drive)
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
Wyoming Area – 1st place (Invest in a Vest)
Sheraden, Pittsburgh – 2nd place (KCS Annual Golfing Outing)
Emmaus – 3rd place (Emmaus Kiwanis Special Needs Christmas Party)
The Jenkintown entry and the Wyoming Area entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest. The Jenkintown Kiwanis club won second place in the International Contest for Tier 1!
2020 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys
Easton
Edinboro
Emmaus
Greensburg
Levittown-Bristol
Lititz Area
Palmyra Area
Phoenixville
Scranton
Sheraden, Pittsburgh
Wyoming Area
For the first time, the clubs were divided into two categories based on club membership size. The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Lititiz Area – 1st place (Chocolate Walk)
Levittown-Bristol – 2nd place (Give a Christmas)
Greensburg – 3rd place (Bicycle Safety)
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
Sheraden, Pittsburgh – 1st place (Biggest Bed Time Story)
Phoenixville – 2nd place (Playground in the Park)
Easton – 3rd place (Intermediate Unit 20 Kids Christmas/Holiday Party)
The Lititz Area entry and the Sheraden, Pittsburgh entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2019 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
Allentown
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys
Dallas
Dillsburg
Huntingdon
Levittown-Bristol
Linglestown Area
Middletown
Mifflinburg
Montrose Area
Sheraden, Pittsburgh
Williamsport
The winners of the contest were:
Allentown – 1st place (Lehigh Valley Children’s Center Summer Picnic)
Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys (BENV) – 2nd place (Santa’s Workshop)
Sheraden, Pittsburgh – 3rd place (Kids Day: Health, Safety and Fun Fair)
The Allentown entry was sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2018 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
Bradford
Dillsburg Area
Easton (Project #1)
Easton (Project #2)
Edinboro
Elizabethtown
Fort LeBoeuf
Nittany
Norriton Circle
Sheraden, Pittsburgh
The winners of the contest were:
Dillsburg Area – 1st place (Youth Impact Project)
Bradford – 2nd place (Kiwanis Kapers)
Sheraden, Pittsburgh – 3rd place (Kids Day)
The Dillsburg Area entry was sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
Thank you, again, to all clubs for entering. Congratulations to those clubs that placed in the contest!
Kevin E. Thomas, District Executive Director Pennsylvania District Kiwanis International
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Signature Project
Signature projects show the impact a Kiwanis club can have on a community. From playgrounds and parks to festivals and fundraisers, signature projects are the hallmarks of what Kiwanis clubs are known for in their communities.
What is a signature project? Think about what your Kiwanis club is known for in your community. It can be a service project, event or fundraiser. Signature projects:
The Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International will again sponsor a Signature Project Recognition Program. A committee of Kiwanians will judge all submissions and the District will provide appropriate recognition to the top three clubs at the Virtual Midyear Conference on February 25, 2023. The committee will also choose one entry to submit to the Kiwanis International signature project contest. All who submit will be notified of the District contest award recipients and of the club whose entry will be submitted to Kiwanis International.
Please note the following:
Should you have any questions or need clarification, you can reach me at [email protected] or at 717-540-9300.
Thanks for your attention to this and for all each of you do for Kiwanis.
Very truly yours,
Kevin E. Thomas, District Executive Director
SIGNATURE PROJECT TOOLKIT
2022 Signature Project Winners
Thank you if your club submitted an entry in the District Signature Project contest. Your efforts, time and commitment are appreciated. The following Clubs submitted an entry:
The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Mifflinburg – 2nd place (Holiday Food Box Project)
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
Wyoming Area – 3rd place (27th Annual Breakfast with Santa)
Washington Crossing/Yardley – 3rd place (Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Outing)
The Conshohocken entry and the Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2021 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
The Jenkintown entry and the Wyoming Area entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest. The Jenkintown Kiwanis club won second place in the International Contest for Tier 1!
2020 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
For the first time, the clubs were divided into two categories based on club membership size. The winners of the contest were:
Tier 1 (27 members and fewer):
Tier 2 (28 members or more):
The Lititz Area entry and the Sheraden, Pittsburgh entry were sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2019 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
The winners of the contest were:
The Allentown entry was sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
2018 Signature Project Winners
The following Clubs submitted an entry:
The winners of the contest were:
The Dillsburg Area entry was sent to Kiwanis International for judging in the International Signature Project Contest.
Thank you, again, to all clubs for entering. Congratulations to those clubs that placed in the contest!
Kevin E. Thomas, District Executive Director
Pennsylvania District Kiwanis International
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