Stan Soderstrom Distinguished Club and Outstanding Club Achievement
STAN SODERSTROM
Stan Soderstrom joined the Kiwanis-family in 1974. A former Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District Secretary, he went on to serve as the Texas-Oklahoma Circle K District as Governor, Secretary-Treasurer, and the first Editor of the T-O Today. He would later serve as both a Circle K and Key Club District Administrator. Stan joined the Kiwanis International staff in 1997, and before being named Executive Director, he held the position of Chief Impact Officer where he focused on the successful growth and development of the Kiwanis’ youth and adult leadership development programs around the world, as well as strategic planning and board governance for Kiwanis International, Key Club International and Circle K International. Stan also led the introduction and development of new membership-based service clubs for elementary school children (K-Kids) and adults with disabilities (Aktion Club). During that time, Kiwanis enjoyed a 75% increase in total paid membership of its youth and young adult clubs’ membership. He completed undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University and graduate coursework at The University of Texas at Austin.
In January of 2024, Stan retired from his role as Executive Director after working for Kiwanis International for 27 years.
This award was created to recognize those clubs in the Texas-Oklahoma District that have gone above and beyond to serve their communities, instill a sense of leadership in the club’s membership, and recognize the importance of fellowship. Those clubs who meet the criteria to be declared distinguished will then move on to be ranked for top overall club. The club with the highest ranking will be declared the recipient of the Stan Soderstrom Outstanding Club Achievement Award.
2023-24 - The University of Texas at Dallas
2022-23 - The University of Texas at Dallas
Distinguished: University of Oklahoma
2021-22 - not awarded
2020-21 - The University of Texas at Austin
2019-20 - The University of Texas at Austin
2018-19 - University of Houston
2017-18 - University of Houston
2016-17 - Stephen F. Austin State University
2015-16 - Texas A&M University
2014-15 - The University of Texas at Austin
2013-14 - The University of Texas at Austin
West Texas A&M University
2012-13 - not awarded
2011-12 - West Texas A&M University
2010-11 - Angelo State University
Southwestern University
University of Oklahoma
The University of Texas at Austin
2009-10 - Southwestern University
The University of Texas at Austin
2008-09 - The University of Texas at Austin
2007-08 - The University of Texas at Austin
2006-07 - University of North Texas
2005-06 - University of North Texas
Texas A&M University
2004-05 - Texas A&M University at Galveston
2003-04 - Texas A&M University
2002-03 - The University of Texas at Austin
2001-02 - Midwestern State University
2000-01 - Texas A&M University
1999-00 - Texas A&M University
1998-99 - The University of Texas at Austin
1997-98 - The University of Texas at Austin
1996-97 - Southwest Texas State University
1995-96 - Baylor University
1994-95 - The University of Texas at Austin
1993-94 - The University of Texas at Austin
1992-93 - Texas A&M University
1991-92 - Sam Houston State University / Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1990-91 - Southwestern Oklahoma State University
1989-90 - Midwestern State University
1988-89 - Victoria College
1987-88 - Texas Christian University
1986-87 - Blinn College
1985-86 - not awarded
1984-85 - Baylor University
1983-84 - Stephen F. Austin State University