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:

  • 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:

  1. All entries must be received in the District office by midnight on January 27.
  2. You may submit up to five supporting documents, photos or other pieces of relevant information to support your project.
  3. 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, please reach out to me via the District Office contact form or by calling 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:

  • 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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