Rotary Club of Kelowna Awards
The Harold Henderson Award
is presented annually to a person who has been a member of the club for at least 10 years and who has show significant long-term dedication to the Object of Rotary:
The Harold Henderson Award is the most prestigious award in the club. It shall be presented at the major social event of the year for the club.
Dr. Harold Henderson joined the club in 1950. The Pleasantvale Homes project was initiated during his year as President (1955-56). Harold served Rotary with distinction as District Governor of District 5060 (1967-1968), RI Director (1976-78), RI Third Vice President, (1977-78), Rotary Foundation Trustee (1979-1982), and four times on the Nominating Committee for RI President.
Presented at Christmas Party
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2000 Ernie Winter
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2001 Charles Bruce
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2002 Frank McNair
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2003 Ken Harding
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2004 Ian Greenwood
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2005 Mac Leitch
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2006 Howie Morgan
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2007 Franklin Williams
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2008 Dick Dumond
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2009 Bill Redmond
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2010 Rev. Albert Baldeo
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2011 Murli Pendharkar
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2012 Doug Gossoo
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2013 Kathy Butler
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2014 Tony French
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2015 Catherine Comben
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2016 Vern Nielsen
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2017 Gord Savage
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2018 John Walker
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2019 Dennis Gerace
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2020 Peter Schultz
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2021 Sheldon Paulger
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2022 Robin Smith
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2023 Bruce Henderson
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| 2024 Ken Laloge |
The Hass Houssian Memorial Service Award
is presented annually to a member of the club to recognize outstanding service, commitment and dedication to Rotary.
This award is an opportunity to recognize a club member for outstanding Service Above Self, the Rotary motto. The award focusses on volunteering and helping others.
Hass Houssian was a member of the club from 1983 to 1999. Hass was affectionately known as “the hardest working Rotarian”. He was an outstanding volunteer who was always available when needed, always willing to help, a kind and gentle man. Hass was widely respected in the club and in the community.
Presented last week of March
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1999 Bruce Wilson
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2000 Joe Leask
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2001 Stafford McKergow
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2002 Gord Milsom
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2003 Tony French
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2004 Gord Lugrin
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2005 Clarice Maltby
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2006 Doug Gossoo
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2007 Sheldon Paulger
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2008 Bruce Telford
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2009 Al Strachan
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2010 Gary Bennett
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2011 Derek Bottomley
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2012 Dennis Gerace
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2013 Robin Smith
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2014 John McIntyre
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2015 Karyn Schueler
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2016 Michael Dorsel
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2017 Peter Schultz
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2018 Roger Powley
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2019 Dennis Campbell
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2020 Robin Smith
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2021 Lenetta Parry
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2022 Bruce Telford
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| 2023 Catherine Comben |
The Ray Corner Award
is presented annually to a member of the club who has been the most outstanding new member.
New members are learning about Rotary. This award is an opportunity to recognize a recent new member who has demonstrated commitment, dedication, and active participation in the work of the club during the past year (or two).
Ray Corner was President of the club in 1943-44 and went on to be District Governor of District 5060 in 1959-60.
Presented last week of May
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1979 Don Manning
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1980 Charles Bruce
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1981 Roger Fisher
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1982 Bob Clayton
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1983 Pat Walls
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1984 John Slauenwhite
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1985 Jeff Harte
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1986 Ron Westlake
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1987 Dennis Gerace
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1988 Evans Premachuk
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1989 Richard Howard
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1990 Randy Quigley
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1991 Garth Willison
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1992 Dave Fletcher
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1993 Diana Groffen
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1994 Bill Milsom
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1995 Doug Gossoo
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1996 Howie Morgan
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1997 Murli Pendharkar
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1998 Ian Greenwood
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1999 Kat Maurman
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2000 Bruce Telford
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2001 Dale McKenzie
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2002 Dale Koepke
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2003 Lynette Swanson
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2004 Gerald Klatt
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2005 Reg Henry
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2006 Rhonda Lindsay
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2007 Karen Alexander
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2008 A’Lana Rains
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2009 Mike Wilding
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2010 Peter Schultz
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2011 Ernie Patterson
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2012 Harold Heyming
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2013 Carmen Sparg
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2014 Karyn Schueler
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2015 Stuart Dickson
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2016 Gordy Charles
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2017 Randy McBride
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2018 Chris Patton
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2019 Sandy Ketler
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2021 Shawna McCrea
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2023 Justin Wyllie
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2024
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The Albert Baldeo Caring Rotarian Award
is presented to a current active member of the club who exemplifies a caring attitude toward club members and within the community.
Rev. Albert Baldeo joined the club in 1981 and was a member for 30 years. Albert was awarded Lifetime Honourary Membership in the club to recognize his outstanding caring attitude to all. Albert was known and loved throughout the community for his caring attitude, his great good humor and his poetry that was perceptive, caring and thoughtful of others.
Presented last week of April
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2005 Rev. Albert Baldeo
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2011 Bill Redmond
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2012 Rev. Rick Potter
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2013 Dennis Campbell
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2014 Colin Elliott
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2015 John Hannah
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2016 Karyn Schueler
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2017 Stuart Dickson
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2018 Sarah Campbell
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2019 Gordie Charles
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2021 Randy McBride
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2022 Sheldon Paulger
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| 2023 Bruce Wilson |
The President’s Awards
provide an opportunity for the President to recognize outstanding efforts during the year by a member of the club, a Small Committee, and a Large Committee.
The focus of these awards is on the Avenues of Service in Rotary;
- Club Service
- Vocational Service
- Community Service
- International Service
- Youth Service
President’s Award for Small Committee has been presented to:
Presented 3rd week of June
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2007 SPUR committee
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2008 The Rotary Foundation committee.
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2009 Programs committee
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2010 “Phantom Dinner” committee
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2011 Wellness committee
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2012 Pleasantvale Homes committee
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2013 Youth Exchange committee
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2014 Fellowship committee
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2015 Fellowship committee
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2016 Program committee
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2017 Membership committee
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2018 Donations committee
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2019 Small donations committee
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2021 Small donations committee
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2022 Membership committee
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2023 Social Image committee
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President’s Award for Large Committee has been presented to:
Presented 3rd week of June
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2004 Interact committee
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2005 The Rotary Foundation committee
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2006 Pro-Am Golf committee
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2007 Pro-Am Golf committee
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2008 Pro-Am Golf committee
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2009 Pleasantvale Homes Future Vision committee
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2010 “Peaks for Polio” committee
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2011 Pleasantvale Homes committee
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2012 Snowbird Air Show committee
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2013 Sherriff committee
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2014 Pro-Am Golf committee
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2015 Pro-Am Golf committee
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2016 Major Project Selection committee
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2017 International committee
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2018 Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation
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2019
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2020
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2021 Fundraising committee
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2022 Pro Am committee
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Ian Greenwood Memorial Award
is presented annually to a current active member of the club who demonstrates outstanding self-initiative for the benefit of the club, particularly in the area of Club Service.
This award is an opportunity to recognize a member for taking initiative without being asked to help create a more effective or more enjoyable club to belong to.
Ian Greenwood joined the club in 1958 and was a member for 52 years. He was awarded a Lifetime Honourary Membership for his outstanding service to Rotary and in the community. In particular, Ian organized the speakers program for the weekly meetings for many years. Ian was known in the community as a “real gentleman”.
Presented last week of February
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2010 Tom Craig
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2011 John Hannah
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2012 Mike Wilding
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2013 Gordon Savage
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2014 Bruce Telford
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2015 Jaime Briggs
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2016 James Kay
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2017 Dennis Gerace
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2018 Kevin Greenwood
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2019 John Walker
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2020 Carol Eamer
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2021 Julie Mulligan
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2022 Gordy Charles
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2023 Dick Dumond
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| 2024 Rick Potter |
The Vocational Service Award
is presented annually to a member of the club in recognition of outstanding achievement in his/her vocation and demonstrating the ideals of Rotary in the workplace.
Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club, and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary in all their business and professional dealings. Two tools developed by Rotarians, the Four Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct, provide a map for practicing ethical behavior in the workplace and other areas of life.
Presented last week of January
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1991 Cliff Charles,
Whillis Harding Insurance
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1992 Rick Howard,
Intra Travel
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1993 Dennis Gerace,
Dycks Pharmacies
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1994 Bill Redmond,
H.R.I. Supplies
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1995 Albert Baldeo,
United Church
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1996 Doug Gossoo,
Prosign
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1997
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1998
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1999 Steven Tuck,
Forever Young/Todays' Seniors Magazines
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2000 Kathy Butler,
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
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2001 Jim Juba,
Canada Post
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2002 Randy Quigley,
Quigley Financial
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2003 Brock Aynsley,
CIBC Wood Gundy
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2004 Alison Yesilcimen,
Daily Courier
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2005 Les Burrows,
Salvation Army
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2006 Don Folk,
Don Folk Chevrolet
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2007 Gwen Zilm,
UBC Okanagan
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2008 Gord Savage,
CTQ Consultants
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2009 George Solomonides,
Allegra Printing & Imaging
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2010
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2011 Ron Jacobsen,
Jacobsen Excellence
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2012 Ken Laloge,
McKay LLP
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2013 Reg Henry,
Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighborhood Restaurants
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2014 Rev. Rick Potter,
Rutland United Church
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2015 Anne Marie Kirby,
CoreHealth Technologies
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2016 Raghwa Gopal,
Accelerate Okanagan
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2017 Dick Dumond
Rotary Club of Kelowna
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2018 Guy Auger
Masterworks Coaching Group
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2020 Julie Mulligan,
Yoga Instructor
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2021 Dave Cullen,
CTQ Consultants
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2022 Shawna McCrea,
Balance Financial
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2023 Andrey Konyushok
Research & Development Contractor
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2024 Mark Rogers
Estate Planning Advisor
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The Friends of Rotary Awards
are optionally presented annually to non-Rotarians who demonstrate the ideals of Rotary through service to their community or elsewhere in the world.
The presentation will consist of:
- A Paul Harris Fellowship award.
- A small award plaque or trophy at the committee’s discretion.
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2013
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Robert Hobson
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2013
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Terry Lee
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2014
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Kelsey Serwa
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District Awards
Each year the District Governor presents a number of awards at the District Conference to recognize club achievements and projects during the year.
- Rotary Foundation District Service Award
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2005 Tony French
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2006 Murli Pendharkar
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2006 Jeff Harte (Kelowna Sunrise)
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2006 Derek Bottomley
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2010 Frank Williams
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2010 Kathy Butler
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2011 Frank Williams
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2011 Kathy Butler
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2013 Tony French
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2016 Peter Schultz
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- Annual District Award for Club Nominated Rotarian
2016 “Unsung Hero Award” Sheldon Paulger
- District Governor’s Award for Distinguished Service
2016 Peter Schultz
- P.R.I.P Edward Cadman “You Are the Key” Award
2017 Tony French
Rotary International Awards
Many R.I. awards are initiated by individual Club Presidents.
Club members who have won RI awards are:
- Service Above Self Award
2002 Murli Pendharkar
2011 Colin Pritchard (Kelowna Okanagan Mission)
- Distinguished Service Award
2003 Dr. Harold Henderson
- Citation for Meritorious Service
2003 Dr. Harold Henderson
2009 Derek Bottomley
2010 Jeff Harte (Kelowna Sunrise)
- Avenues of Service Citation
2000 Bill Redmond
2000 Tony French (RC Colwood, District 5020)
2009 Murli Pendharkar
2011 Doug Gossoo
2013 Vern Nielsen