Officers who earned the Distinguished Officer Award last year carried out their responsibilities admirably and exemplified leadership and engagement with members. Here’s what some people who nominated awardees said about their officers:
- Club president Sian: In the Sharon Primary K-Kids Club in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sian led meetings and service projects and worked with the advisor to set goals. She “always afforded her fellow K-Kids the opportunity to express their wishes and concerns” and listened attentively to them and to the advice of the advisors.
- Club secretary Kaylee: In the Rowland Elementary School K-Kids Club in California, U.S., Kaylee “welcomed members into the classroom” before club meetings, took minutes and shared important things with members. She took notes during board officer meetings and made presentations to the sponsoring Kiwanis club.
- Club treasurer Addison: The faculty advisor of Heritage Elementary K-Kids Club in Ohio, U.S., shared that Addison kept track of fundraising money for the club. She also participated in all off-campus service projects, advocated for the club and spoke about the its objectives during the sponsoring Kiwanis club’s Family Day.
- History editor Clare: In this new officer position for the Westerly School K-Kids Club in Ohio, U.S., Clare put together photos and logged the school year’s activities and accomplishments. She created the club’s first scrapbook. Clare also helped lead club meetings and participated in all service projects.
If your club has an exceptional officer like these, learn how to nominate a club officer for a 2025-26 Distinguished Officer Award!