1 Excellence Awards

Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. John W. Gardner

Excellence Awards Recognizes excellence in core areas that will result in club and district success. If a club or district achieves the objectives they will be a winning team

Excellence Awards  Focused on Teamwork – DG Team and Club  Club award focused on good club management  District award provides flexible menu approach  Recognizes leaders at every level  Featured fundamental aspects of management

Club Excellence Award REQUIREMENTS *Club is in good standing *Three service projects *Contribution to LCIF (no minimum) *Membership growth or sponsor new club/branch *Publicize club activities *Participate in leadership training *Gather regularly, submits reports

District Governor Team Excellence Award *90% clubs have service projects *Net membership increase or one new club *Each club visited by a DG Team member *District provided training *90% of the clubs are active and in good standing *Supports the goals of the Club Excellence Award

District Governor Team Excellence Award *Additional Achievements: Choose from *Host a member orientation, CGL, CEP or Extension Workshop (points for each) *District-wide membership campaign *District-wide PR campaign *Charter a Leo Club or implement Lions Quest *50% clubs supported LCIF or had a signature project *75% participated in the Peace Poster contest *100% clubs submitted PU101 (club officer report) *Organized club branches, new clubs and more

NEW This Year!! Pride of Excellence Award! Recognize DG who encourage club involvement! Special Crystal Plaque! Based on largest % of clubs in district achieving the Club Excellence Award

NEW This Year!! Pride of Excellence Award! Recognizes top 5 districts in each CA Top DG in each CA on stage in Honolulu Ambassador of Goodwill medal to top DG Tie breaker - DG with largest % of net growth

Why is this Award Unique?

Brings LCI Resources together to help the club and the district be the best that they can be. *To serve the community better *To keep members satisfied and involved *To help everyone reach their full potential #1 Synergy

Keeps clubs and districts focused on proven strategies that have a track record for success. #2 Back to Basics!

 Based on the team reaching a shared goal.  Recognizes Lions at each level from club member to district governor. #3 Recognizes Teamwork!

The award emphasizes the same core elements year after year. Incoming club presidents and district governors make it a tradition and plan to achieve it. #4 A New Tradition

Make it Your Winning Tradition for more information and an application go the