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:
- Excelled in Rotary’s Four Avenues of Service – Club, Vocational, Community, and International Service – by delivering transformative projects that address real-world challenges.
- Made a measurable and lasting impact in their local or global community, strengthening Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.
- Fostered innovation and collaboration through dynamic partnerships, engaging members, and leveraging resources to expand Rotary’s reach and effectiveness.
- 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