Rotary International · Individual service

Avenues of Service

Recognising members who put Rotary’s five Avenues of Service into practice.

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About the award

The Avenues of Service Award recognises the practical contribution of Rotary and Rotaract members. District recognition acknowledges service in an individual avenue. RI recognition honours meaningful service across all five.

The pathways have different nominators and nomination periods.

Choose the appropriate pathway

Begin with the member’s actual contribution and evidence of its impact. Speak with your club president about district recognition, or with our District Governor about a potential RI nomination.

How the pathways work

Two recognition pathways
PathwayService recognisedNomination
District recognitionService in one or more of Rotary’s five avenues.Current club president submits through the official district recognition form. Nominations are accepted throughout the year.
RI recognitionMeaningful service across all five avenues.District Governor submits one nominee during 1–30 November.

What service can look like

Club Service

Helping a club work well and provide a welcoming, engaging member experience.

Vocational Service

Using professional skills and ethical practice to serve others.

Community Service

Responding to needs in the local community.

International Service

Building international understanding and supporting communities across borders.

Youth Service

Supporting young people’s development, leadership and service.

The five Avenues of Service · illustrative nomination evidence
AvenuePurposeExamples to document
Club ServiceHelping a club work well and provide a welcoming, engaging member experience.Mentoring members, developing leaders or improving how the club operates.
Vocational ServiceUsing professional skills and ethical practice to serve others.Career mentoring, skills development or providing specialist expertise.
Community ServiceResponding to needs in the local community.Sustained work on food security, wellbeing, accessibility or local environmental projects.
International ServiceBuilding international understanding and supporting communities across borders.Developing international partnerships and delivering service projects with overseas communities.
Youth ServiceSupporting young people’s development, leadership and service.Mentoring young leaders or supporting youth exchange and development programs.

Check the current eligibility rules

Office-holder exclusions and other conditions apply. The authorised nominator should use Rotary’s current guidance and form to confirm eligibility. Document the member’s personal contribution, dates and outcomes for each relevant avenue.

Nomination resources

District form · club presidents

Find the full eligibility requirements and nomination details on My Rotary.

Our recipients

93recipients on our honour roll

Our honour roll celebrates service in District 9510 and the districts that came before it.

Earlier recipients received the Avenues of Service Citation. They appear below alongside recipients of the RI Avenues of Service Award.

RI Avenues of Service Award · 1 recipient
Rotary yearRecipientClub
2025–26Anthony GalpinFlagstaff Hill
Avenues of Service Citation · 92 recipients
Rotary yearRecipientClub
2016–17Anthony MassonHenley Beach
2015–16Stephen LynchPort Pirie
2015–16Brian MoodieWhyalla
2015–16Carol WalshProspect
2014–15Dennis UnderwoodSalisbury
2013–14John RowePort Pirie
2012–13William CoadPort Pirie
2012–13David MellenMurray Bridge
2012–13Kevin ObstProspect
2011–12Leonard ArnottRobinvale, Vic. - Euston, N.S.W.
2011–12Ben BeresfordProspect
2011–12Colin BridesonAdelaide
2011–12Graham HolcroftMagill Sunrise
2011–12Philip JohnsPort Pirie
2011–12Kevin ProsserMurray Bridge
2010–11Robert HastwellAdelaide
2009–10Selwyn HarleyNorwood
2008–09Otto BaumgartnerModbury Golden Grove
2008–09Brian CondonBurnside
2008–09Alan GoodallSalisbury
2008–09William GoodesProspect Sunrise
2008–09Pamela RobertsProspect Sunrise
2008–09John RouseBroken Hill South
2008–09Bernard SmithPort Augusta
2007–08Ralph ArthurAdelaide
2007–08Donald BanfieldPort Pirie
2007–08Don BlackmoreProspect Sunrise
2007–08Brian EckermannBarossa Valley
2007–08Graham HallandalMobilong
2007–08Grant LucasFlinders Park
2007–08Reginald NobletNorth Adelaide
2007–08Keith RendellModbury Golden Grove
2007–08William WheeldonWentworth
2007–08Allan WilsonWalkerville
2006–07Wesley AshmanNorth Adelaide
2006–07Robin HoodTailem Bend
2006–07Bryan PointonMitcham
2006–07Kenneth RixWentworth
2005–06Andrew HayMurray Bridge
2005–06Trevor MartinMitcham
2005–06Desmond WarnerTailem Bend
2004–05Bruce FrazerMurray Bridge
2004–05Murray McFarlaneTailem Bend
2004–05John ParsonsMobilong
2004–05Colin PudneyNorth Adelaide
2003–04Aldo CrottiNorth Adelaide
2003–04Robert HughesTailem Bend
2003–04Ronald JerichoMurray Bridge
2003–04James LoveBarossa District
2002–03Robert FerrierNorwood
2002–03Robert FordWentworth
2002–03Robert GrantBrownhill Creek
2002–03Geoff Simpson OAMFlagstaff Hill
2002–03Leon WilkschBarossa District
2001–02Geoffrey BaileyMitcham
2001–02Robert EnglandMobilong
2000–01Alec BaxendaleMcLaren Vale
2000–01Maxwell BrownClare
2000–01Arthur ManserCampbelltown
2000–01Gordon MartinPort Pirie
2000–01Walter MatsonNorth Adelaide
2000–01John MossPort Augusta
2000–01Andrew TaylorHyde Park
1999–00Harry BeauchampMurray Bridge
1999–00Jeremy CasburnUnley
1999–00Geoffrey ClinchFlagstaff Hill
1999–00Leslie CoucheMitcham
1999–00Bruce EastickGawler
1999–00John GrivellMorialta
1999–00Dianne JacksonSomerton Park
1999–00Anthony LakeBrighton
1999–00William LongworthNoarlunga East
1999–00Gerald MatthewsMawson Lakes
1999–00Laurence NewbyMorphett Vale
1999–00Paul SmithPort Augusta
1998–99Dean FlemingCampbelltown
1998–99Richard FogdenLoxton
1998–99John GanzisMorialta
1998–99Douglas HarrisonBroken Hill
1998–99Doug JohnstonOnkaparinga
1998–99Brian KleemannWaikerie
1998–99Euan MillerNorwood
1998–99Neville MitchellMildura Deakin
1998–99Michael PridhamMcLaren Vale
1998–99Bill RawlinsSomerton Park
1998–99Maxwell RobinsonIrymple
1998–99Gordon RoweBrighton
1998–99Brian SimmonsEastwood
1998–99Harry StephenMobilong
1998–99Alwin TraegerGoolwa
1998–99William TraegerBerri
1998–99Keith WalterEdwardstown
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