F.S. "Matty" Mathewson Rotarian of the Year Award

Nominations for the F.S. "Matty" Mathewson Rotarian of the Year Award

In 1982, District 7510 established this award to recognize and honor those Rotarians in the district who have, over a period of time, best exemplified Rotary’s motto of "Service Above Self" and earning this award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Rotarian by our District.

Without exception, every Rotary Club in our District has the opportunity to nominate a member who is worthy of this honor. A committee appointed by the District Governor will meet and select the Rotarian to receive this distinguished award which will be presented at the District Conference in the spring of each year. The committee will make their decision based upon, but not limited to the following:

1. Rotary Club Offices/Positions/Activities
2. District Offices/Positions/Activities
3. International Offices/Positions/Activities
4. Service to the Community
5. Honors and/or Awards received
6. Other important data that is submitted

• Each nominee must have held Rotary membership for at least ten (10) years, have the approval of their Rotary Club’s Board of Directors and the nomination form must be signed by the Club President.
• Past District Governors, current and nominated District Governors and Honorary members are not eligible for this award. (Please see the enclosed Resolution 96- 1 for more specifics regarding eligibility.)
• Please note that all nominations must be submitted no later than December 31st.

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for nominating someone from your Rotary club.

Rotarian of the Year Award In Recognition of Rotarians who have best exemplified "Service Above Self"

Nominate Your Club's Candidate Now for the 2008-2009 Rotarian of the Year Award

Every year Rotary District 7510 selects one Rotarian to receive the highest award we give to one of our own.

Named the F.S. “Matty” Mathewson Rotarian of the Year award, the honor is presented to the Rotarian who best exemplifies the motto “Service Above Self,” both as a well rounded Rotarian and as someone who transforms lives outside of Rotary.

Matty Mathewson, a member of the Rotary Club of Plainfield, was District Governor in 1947-48, and was the award’s first recipient in 1982. Nominees today must be a Rotarian in good standing for a minimum of ten years, but not have served as a district governor. Their club president and secretary must submit a signed application by the December 31st deadline. A committee of past recipients reviews their credentials and selects the person who will receive this honor at the annual district conference. A Paul Harris Fellow recognition also accompanies presentation of the Rotarian of Year award. Click the link above to download an application form.