District Awards
Each year, Rotary District 9685 celebrates our individual volunteers and Rotary Club efforts toward service, impact, and self-improvement.
Recipients are selected by the District Governor and the District Team from nominations submitted by 1st June each year, and announced at District Changeover. Awards criteria and nomination forms are available here.
District Governor’s Shield
For outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service by a Large Club
Special Contribution to organising District events such as: PETS, District Assembly, District Conference, District Changeover, RYLA, RYPEN , MUNA, etc
For outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service by a Large Club
Special Contribution to organising District events such as: PETS, District Assembly, District Conference, District Changeover, RYLA, RYPEN , MUNA, etc
| 2024-25 | Ryde & Castle Hill |
| 2023-24 | West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook |
| 2022-23 | Kenthurst |
| 2021-22 | Lower Blue Mountains |
| 2020-21 | Wahroonga & Beecroft |
| 2019-20 | Lower Blue Mountains |
| 2018-19 | Turramurra |
| 2017-18 | Lower Blue Mountains |
| 2016-17 | Lower Blue Mountains |
| 2015-16 | Wahroonga & Lower Blue Mountains |
| 2014-15 | Carlingford |
| 2013-14 | Erina |
District Governor’s Trophy for Small Clubs
For outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service by a Small Club
Special Contribution to organising District events such as: PETS, District Assembly, District Conference, District Changeover, RYLA, RYPEN , MUNA, etc
For outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service by a Small Club
Special Contribution to organising District events such as: PETS, District Assembly, District Conference, District Changeover, RYLA, RYPEN , MUNA, etc
| 2024-25 | Balgowlah |
| 2023-24 | Hornsby District |
| 2022-23 | The Ponds |
| 2021-22 | Norwest Sunrise |
| 2020-21 | Brisbane Water & North Sydney |
| 2019-20 | Crows Nest |
| 2018-19 | Blackheath |
| 2017-18 | The Hills-Kellyville |
| 2016-17 | The Hills-Kellyville |
| 2015-16 | Umina Beach |
| 2014-15 | Belrose |
| 2013-14 | The Hills-Kellyville |
District Service to Rotary
For individual Rotarians who have made a considerable contribution beyond the Club and/or District
| 2024-25 |
Amanda Barnes (Social Impact)
Michelle Westlund (Social Impact) Russell Zimmerman (Beecroft) Georgia Glockerman (Pennant Hills) Non-Rotarian |
| 2023-24 |
Janelle Craig (West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook)
Phill Isaacs OAM (Upper Blue Mountains Sunrise)
|
| 2022-23 |
Dr Gordon Ho Kwong Lau Non-Rotarian
Robert Kaye -Smith (Ryde)
|
| 2021-22 |
Drew Fitzpatrick (Lower Blue Mountains) MUNA Western
PDG Jennifer Scott & PDG Ian Scott AM (Central Blue Mountains) |
| 2020-21 |
Haran Ramachandan - Services to the Rotary Foundation
Barry Starr - Services to Youth Exchange Jo Karaolis AM - Services to Wahroonga Rotary Club Lucian Keegel, Norm and Cheryl Kitto - R100 Award |
| 2019-20 |
Paul Rogers - Services to frontline workers during Bushfires
Sue and Ray Rice - Services to Youth Exchange Ward Pollard - Services to Rotary Youth Enrichment Programme (RYPEN) |
| 2018-19 |
Trina Phillips - NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards
Bill Forsyth - Photographer Jade Catherall - Communications
|
| 2017-18 |
PDG John Dodd - Rotary Youth Exchange
|
| 2016-17 |
PDG David and Anne Rands - Rotary Foundation
Jade Catherall - Communications
Raylene Jarvis - Conference
Bill Forsyth - Photographer
Ian Cameron - Public Relations
Russell Grove - Assistant Governor
Margaret Sachs - Vocational Service
|
| 2015-16 |
Barry Starr (Mosman)
PDG Tony Castley
|
| 2014-15 |
Jade Catherall - Youth
Allen Horrell - Assistant Governor
Les Walsh - Communications
Alison Bowland - Rotary Youth Exchange Secretary
|
| 2013-14 |
PDG Bob Aitken AM
PDG Bruce Allen
PDG Tony Castley
PDG Monica Saville
PDG Jennifer Scott
PDG Harold Sharp
|
Rotarian Vocational Excellence Award
The Graham Turnidge Shield
Awarded to an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary
The Graham Turnidge Shield
Awarded to an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary
| 2024-25 |
Pam Pritchard (Turramurra)
|
| 2023-24 |
Sirviraj Sagathavan (Berowra)
|
| 2022-23 |
PDG Kalma McLellan (Ryde)
|
| 2021-22 |
David Firth (Pennant Hills)
|
| 2020-21 |
Bobby Redman
|
| 2019-20 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2018-19 |
Dr Phuoc Vo OAM
|
| 2017-18 |
Peter Kirkwood OAM
|
| 2016-17 |
Barry Starr
|
| 2015-16 |
Angelo Raveane
|
| 2014-15 |
PDG Marilyn Mercer
|
| 2013-14 |
Les Walsh
|
Community Service Award
For a large club with outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project
For a large club with outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project
| 2024-25 |
Kenthurst
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| 2023-24 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2022-23 |
Wahroonga
|
| 2021-22 |
Carlingford
|
| 2020-21 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2019-20 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2018-19 |
Lower Blue Mountains & Northbridge
|
| 2017-18 |
Turramurra
|
| 2016-17 |
The Hills-Kellyville
|
| 2015-16 |
Gosford North
|
| 2014-15 |
Turramurra
|
| 2013-14 |
Roseville Chase
|
Community Service Award for Small Clubs
For a small club with outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project
| 2024-25 |
Balgowlah & North Ryde
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| 2023-24 |
The Ponds
|
| 2022-23 |
The Ponds
|
| 2021-22 |
Hills Rotaract
|
| 2020-21 |
The Hills-Kellyville
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| 2019-20 |
North Ryde
|
| 2015-19 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2014-15 |
Winston Hills
|
| 2013-14 |
Belrose
|
International Service Award for Large Clubs
Awarded to a large club with outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project
Awarded to a large club with outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project
| 2024-25 |
Mosman
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| 2023-24 |
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
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| 2022-23 |
E-Club of Greater Sydney
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| 2021-22 |
Castle Hill
|
| 2020-21 |
Wahroonga
|
| 2019-20 |
E-Club of Greater Sydney
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| 2018-19 |
E-Club of Greater Sydney
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| 2017-18 |
Erina
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| 2016-17 |
Epping
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| 2015-16 |
Mosman
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| 2014-15 |
Carlingford
|
| 2013-14 |
Wahroonga
|
International Service Award for Small Clubs
Awarded to a small club with outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project
| 2024-25 |
Windsor
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| 2023-24 |
Northlakes Toukley
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| 2022-23 |
Hornsby District
|
| 2021-22 |
Northlakes Toukley
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| 2020-21 |
Northlakes Toukley
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| 2019-20 |
The Hills Kellyville
|
| 2015-19 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2014-15 |
Winston Hills
|
| 2013-14 |
Macquarie Park
|
Vocational Service Award for Large Clubs
For large club with outstanding and comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project
For large club with outstanding and comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project
| 2024-25 |
Wahoonga & Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2023-24 |
Chatswood Roseville
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| 2022-23 |
Richmond
|
| 2021-22 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2020-21 |
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
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| 2019-20 |
Wahroonga
|
| 2018-19 |
Wahroonga
|
| 2017-18 |
The Hills-Kellyville
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| 2016-17 |
Wahroonga
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| 2015-16 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2014-15 |
Belrose
|
| 2013-14 |
Roseville Chase
|
Vocational Service Award for Small Clubs
For a small club with outstanding and comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project
| 2024-25 |
North Ryde
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| 2023-24 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2022-23 |
Belrose
|
| 2021-22 |
Hornsby District
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| 2020-21 |
North Lakes Toukley
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| 2014-20 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2013-14 |
Belrose
|
Youth Service Award for Large Clubs
For a large club with outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project
For a large club with outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project
| 2024-25 |
Beecroft
|
| 2023-24 |
Wahroonga
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| 2022-23 |
Gosford North & Turramurra
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| 2021-22 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2020-21 |
Beecroft
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| 2019-20 |
Wahroonga
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| 2018-19 |
Ryde
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| 2017-18 |
Ryde & Gosford
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| 2016-17 |
Mosman
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| 2015-16 |
Gosford North
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| 2014-15 |
Roseville Chase
|
| 2013-14 |
Roseville Chase
|
Youth Service Award for Small Clubs
For a small club with outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project
| 2024-25 |
Brisbane Water
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| 2023-24 |
Gosford
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| 2022-23 |
North Ryde
|
| 2021-22 |
Pennant Hills
|
| 2020-21 |
Nepean
|
| 2019-20 |
The Hills Kellyville
|
| 2015-19 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2014-15 |
Belrose
|
| 2013-14 |
Belrose
|
Golden Quill Award for Public Relations
Awarded to the Club generating the best Public Relations for the year
Awarded to the Club generating the best Public Relations for the year
| 2024-25 |
Ryde
|
| 2023-24 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2022-23 |
St Ives
|
| 2021-22 |
Turramurra (Large Club)
Norwest Sunrise (Small Club)
|
| 2020-21 |
Lower Blue Mountains (Large Club)
Mosman (Small Club)
|
| 2019-20 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2018-19 |
Mosman
|
| 2017-18 |
Turramurra
|
| 2016-17 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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| 2015-16 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2014-15 |
Mosman
|
| 2013-14 |
Ellissa Nolan (Lower Blue Mountains)
|
Norm Roach Website Memorial Award
Awarded to a club with the best website
Awarded to a club with the best website
| 2024-25 |
Castle Hill
|
| 2023-24 |
Gosford City
|
| 2022-23 |
Beecroft
|
| 2021-22 |
Gosford City (Large Club)
North Ryde (Small Club)
|
| 2020-21 |
Lane Cove (Large Club)
Erina (Small Club)
|
| 2019-20 |
Erina
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| 2018-19 |
Central Blue Mountains
|
| 2017-18 |
Woy Woy
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| 2016-17 |
Ryde
|
| 2015-16 |
Kincumber
|
| 2014-15 |
Turramurra
|
| 2013-14 |
Gosford North
|
The Learning and Development Award for Large Clubs
| 2024-25 |
Wahroonga
|
| 2023-24 |
Castle Hill
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| 2022-23 |
Lower Blue Mountains
|
| 2021-22 |
Carlingford
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| 2020-21 |
Wahroonga
|
The Learning and Development Award for Small Clubs
| 2024-25 |
Hills Rotaract
|
| 2023-24 |
Blackheath
|
| 2022-23 |
Kincumber
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| 2021-22 |
Kariong Somersby
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| 2020-21 |
Kincumber
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Noel McDonald Bulletin Award
Awarded to a Large Club with the Best Club Bulletin
Awarded to a Large Club with the Best Club Bulletin
| 2024-25 |
St Ives
|
| 2023-24 |
St Ives
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| 2022-23 |
Warringah
|
| 2021-22 |
Springwood
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| 2020-21 |
North Gosford
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| 2019-20 |
Ryde
|
| 2018-19 |
Ryde
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| 2017-18 |
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
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| 2016-17 |
Woy Woy
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| 2015-16 |
Springwood
|
| 2014-15 |
Springwood
|
| 2013-14 |
Lower Blue Mountains
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Bulletin Award for Small Clubs
Awarded to a Small Club with the best Club Bulletin
| 2024-25 |
Brisbane Water
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| 2023-24 |
Woy Woy
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| 2022-23 |
Woy Woy
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| 2021-22 |
Woy Woy (Certificate)
|
| 2020-21 |
Brisbane Water
|
| 2015-20 |
Not Awarded
|
| 2014-15 |
Pennant Hills
|
| 2013-14 |
Berowra
|
Membership Growth Award
For the highest growth in active membership by a Large Club
| 2024-25 |
Richmond
|
| 2023-24 |
Warringah
|
| 2022-23 |
Castle Hill
|
| 2021-22 |
Upper Northern Beaches
|
| 2020-21 |
Upper Northern Beaches
|
| 2019-20 |
Castle Hill
|
| 2018-19 |
Lane Cove
|
| 2017-18 |
Woy Woy
|
| 2016-17 |
Gosford City
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| 2015-16 |
Upper Northern Beaches
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| 2014-15 |
Crows Nest
|
| 2013-14 |
Turramurra
|
Membership Growth Award for Small Clubs
For the highest growth in active membership by a Small Club
For the highest growth in active membership by a Small Club
| 2024-25 |
Northlakes Toukley
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| 2023-24 |
Kariong/Somersby
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| 2022-23 |
Hunters Hill
|
| 2021-22 |
Chatswood International
Dee Why Warringah (Certificate)
|
| 2020-21 |
Balgowlah
|
| 2019-20 |
Kurrajong North Richmond
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| 2018-19 |
Brookvale
|
| 2017-18 |
North Sydney Sunrise
|
| 2016-17 | The Ponds |
| 2015-16 |
The Ponds
|
| 2014-15 |
Kincumber
|
| 2013-14 |
Central Blue Mountains
|
An archive of District Awards for District 9680 prior to 2013 is available here.