2015-16 District Awards
District Governor’s Shield – Wahroonga & Lower Blue Mountains
For the best Large Club showing outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service
District Governor’s Trophy for Small Clubs – Umina Beach
For the best Small Club showing outstanding achievement across the five Avenues of Service
Rotarian Vocational Excellence Award - The Graham Turnidge Shield: Angelo Raveane (Crows Nest)
For an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary
Rotary International Vocational Service Leadership Award – Peter Kirkwood (Waitara)
For an exceptional Rotarian for promoting the advancement of Vocational Service and Rotary’s commitment to the highest ethical standards in businesses and professions
Interplast Certificate of Appreciation – David Hart (Upper Blue Mountains Sunrise)
For his significant contribution to the program as the District 9685 Interplast chair for the past three years
Service to Rotary Awards – Barry Starr (Mosman)
To recognise individual Rotarians who have gone beyond the call of duty, are high achievers, and have given significant Service at both Club and District level.
Certificate of Meritorious Service – Bruce Nicholls (The Ponds)
For building The Ponds into a vibrant, progressive club with a great future
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition – Tom Sweeney (Crows Nest)
For outstanding service to Club & District - the Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition is named in honour of the Founder of Rotary International, Paul Harris, and involves a donation of $US1,000 to the Rotary Foundation which is used to further the Foundation’s work of alleviating poverty and making the world a better place.
Special Certificate for Membership Growth – Turramurra
For the highest absolute growth in membership
Membership Growth Award – Upper Northern Beaches
For the highest growth in active membership by a Large Club

Membership Growth Award - The Ponds
For the highest growth in active membership by a Small Club

Golden Quill Award for Public Relations – Lower Blue Mountains
Awarded to the Club generating the best Public Relations for the year
Highly commended: Carlingford

Bulletin Award - Springwood
Awarded to the Club generating the best bulletin for the year
Highly commended: Woy Woy
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Norm Roach Website Memorial Award - Kincumber
Awarded to the Club generating the best website for the year
Highly commended: Upper Northern Beaches
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Vocational Service Award – Lower Blue Mountains
For a club with outstanding and comprehensive Vocational Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Vocational program or project
Highly commended: all clubs

International Service Award - Mosman
Awarded to a club with outstanding and comprehensive International Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special International program or project -
Highly commended: E-Club of Greater Sydney, Wahroonga & Kincumber
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Community Service Award – Gosford North
For a club with outstanding and comprehensive Community Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Community program or project
Highly commended: Mosman, Kincumber & The Hills-Kellyville
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Youth Service Award – Gosford North
For a club with outstanding and comprehensive Youth Service through involvement in District programs and Club initiatives that may also include an outstanding special Youth program or project
Highly commended: Kincumber, Mosman, Springwood & Lower Blue Mountains
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