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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

CLICK HERE to download the rules, requirements and form
for nominating someone from your Rotary club.

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

Rotary YearHonoreeHonoree's Home Club
1981-1982F.S. "Matty" MathewsonRotary Club of Plainfield
1982-1983Reverend Edward C. DunbarRotary Club of Flemington
1983-1984Paul R. ChesebroRotary Club of Princeton
1984-1985David C. RingleRotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains
1985-1986Joseph E. BennettRotary Club of Asbury Park
1986-1987John P. GaleRotary Club of Plainfield
1987-1988James CoventryRotary Club of Westfield
1988-1989Volkert VeederRotary Club of Toms River
1989-1990J. Melville McDonnellRotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park
1990-1991Nicholas CarnevaleRotary Club of Princeton
1991-1992Ralph WinterRotary Club of Woodbridge
1992-1993J. Patrick GrowneyRotary Club of Hillside
1993-1994Robert T. KeeRotary Club of Matawan
1994-1995Victor D'Addario, Jr.Rotary Club of Linden
1995-1996William MealiaRotary Club of Elizabeth
1996-1997William E. "Ed" GriffinRotary Club of Princeton
1997-1998Steve GoodmanRotary Club of Somerville
1998-1999Edward RobinsonRotary Club of Hightstown-S.Brunswick
1999-2000Donald "Bob" MaxwellRotary Club of Westfield
2000-2001Fred ChemidlinRotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains
2001-2002David BreidingerRotary Club of Trenton
2002-2003Isabel PizzolatoRotary Club of Union
2003-2004Bob BarrettRotary Club of Hamilton-Washington Twp. Sunrise
2004-2005Don MatthewsRotary Club of Montgomery/Rocky Hill
2005-2006Joe ScandariatoRotary Club of Hamilton
2006-2007Harrie E. Copeland IIIRotary Club of Flemington
2007-2008Brian FischerRotary Club of Clinton Sunrise

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.