Rotary International recognizes individuals whose dedication to service reflects the spirit of Service Above Self. District 7040 proudly honours members who have received Rotary’s highest distinctions for humanitarian service and leadership.
Service Above Self Award
The Service Above Self Award is Rotary International’s highest honour for a member. It recognizes Rotarians and Rotaractors whose humanitarian service has had a profound impact on humanity.
1993-94 — William McPherson
1997-98 — Bruce O'Callaghan
1999-00 — Glenn Flaten
2003-04 — Kjell Dahlen
2003-04 — David Mance
2004-05 — Elizabeth “Bette” Miller
2006-07 — Robert French
2008-09 — D. Bruce Higgs
2011-12 — Linda Bradley
2013-14 — William Gray
2014-15 — Benjamin Coe
2015-16 — Bonnie Black
2017-18 — Edmond Lanthier
2019-20 — Katherine Burke
2020-21 — Ariane Carriere
2021-22 — Nabil Oudeh
2023-24 — Michele Herblain
Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award
The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award recognizes Rotarians and Rotaractors who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained service to The Rotary Foundation.
1976 — John Barnard
1993-94 — George Fisher
1996-97 — Nicholas Troisi
2005-06 — Jack Troughton
2012-13 — Benjamin Coe
2020-21 — Elizabeth “Bette” Miller
Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
The Citation for Meritorious Service honours Rotarians and Rotaractors who have provided outstanding service to The Rotary Foundation through leadership, programs, and humanitarian initiatives.
1974 — John Barnard
1979 — Aubrey Legge
1979 — Alan Liddiard
1980 — J. Luke Bertrand
1988-89 — Douglas Mayhew
1989-90 — Douglas Warner
1991-92 — George Fisher
1993-94 — Nicholas Troisi
1994-95 — Andrew Webster
1996-97 — Robert Graham
1997-98 — John Murray
1998-99 — Jack Troughton
1999-00 — Russ Hicks
2000-01 — Glenn Flaten
2002-03 — Benjamin Coe
2005-06 — William Hodges
2012-13 — Peter Bashaw
2013-14 — Elizabeth Miller
2014-15 — Linda Bradley
2015-16 — Barbara Fisk
2017-18 — Katherine Burke
2020-21 — Susan Bellor
2023-24 — Bonnie Black
Avenues of Service Award (Rotary International Level)
The Avenues of Service Award recognizes Rotarians or Rotaractors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement across Rotary’s five Avenues of Service: Club, Vocational, Community, International, and Youth Service.
2018-19 — Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
2018-19 — David Palmer
2018-19 — Trevor Dagilis
2019-20 — Trevor Dagilis
2019-20 — Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
2019-20 — David Palmer
2021-22 — Larry H. Gaunce
Rotary Awards to Aspire To
Rotary International offers additional awards recognizing leadership, humanitarian service, and membership growth. District 7040 encourages members to nominate outstanding Rotarians for recognition.
- Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award — Recognizes a Rotarian or Rotaractor who has advanced women’s leadership in Rotary.
- Service Award for a Polio-Free World — Honours Rotarians who have made exceptional contributions to polio eradication.
- Membership Society for New Member Sponsors — Recognizes Rotarians who have sponsored 25 or more new members.
Do you know a Rotarian whose service exemplifies Service Above Self?
Consider nominating them for a Rotary International award through the District Governor or District Rotary Foundation Chair.