Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award and Service Award for a Polio-Free World: Nominations Now Open

Posted by Dora J Dye on Aug 04, 2026
Throughout the 2026–2027 Rotary year, District Governor YuHui Chen will highlight Rotary International and District awards that are currently accepting nominations or applications. Each month, we'll share award information, recognize past recipients from District 5150, and encourage clubs to nominate deserving Rotarians.
 
This month's featured award is the Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award, which honors one Rotarian in the world each year who is actively advancing women in Rotary. No one from our District has yet won this award. Please nominate someone from District 5150.
 

Who can nominate: Rotarians or Rotaractors

Nomination period: August 1-31, 2026

Nomination deadline: August 31, 2026

Resources: Online nomination form

Past Winners from around the world: Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award Virtual Gallery

Questions? Contact District 5150 Awards Coordinator Dora Dye

 

Nominations accepted for the Service Award for a Polio-Free World, which recognizes Rotarians who have made outstanding contributions to Rotary's polio eradication efforts.

Past District 5150 Recipients:

  • PDG Russ Ketron, Rotary Club of Novato — Regional Award (2015–2016)
  • PDG Jayne Hulbert, Rotary Club of Ignacio — Regional Award (2023–2024)

Who can nominate: Rotarians

Nomination period: Annually: July 15 – October 1

Nomination deadline: October 1, 2026

Award categories: Regional or International Service

Award type: Framed certificate and plaque

Resources: Online nomination form

Questions? Contact District 5150 Awards Coordinator Dora Dye.