The Charles W. Pettengill Outstanding Club Award

Recognizing Outstanding Service and Impact

The Charles W. Pettengill Award honors the legacy of Rotary International’s 54th President, Charles W. Pettengill, a distinguished leader from Greenwich, Connecticut, in District 7980. This prestigious award is presented annually to a Rotary club that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to service, leadership, and community impact.

For the 2024-2025 Rotary year, this award will be granted to the large club that has:

  1. Excelled in Rotary’s Four Avenues of Service – Club, Vocational, Community, and International Service – by delivering transformative projects that address real-world challenges.
  2. Made a measurable and lasting impact in their local or global community, strengthening Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.
  3. Fostered innovation and collaboration through dynamic partnerships, engaging members, and leveraging resources to expand Rotary’s reach and effectiveness.
  4. Demonstrated consistent excellence over the past three Rotary years, showing sustained commitment to service and leadership.

This award celebrates a Rotary club that embodies the spirit of Charles W. Pettengill, ensuring that his vision of a stronger, more service-driven Rotary continues to inspire and uplift communities.

Charles W. Pettengill, District Governor — 1938-1939
Rotary International Vice President — 1963-1964
Rotary International President — 1964-1965