Past International Awards

The Hodges and Rodehorst Distinguished District Award was designed to recognize Districts which, during an administrative year, have excelled to a high degree of achievement through membership growth, increase in event attendance, and projects carried out by the District Board of Officers. Andy Hodges of Carthage, Illinois  was the appointed chairman of the Kiwanis International Special Committee on Circle K Clubs in 1952 and worked to establish the disparate Circle K clubs into Circle K International. Dr. Armand J. "A.J." Rodehorst  of New Orleans, Louisiana was another member of the Special Committee on Circle K who advocated for the the organization to gain "International" status. As Kiwanis International Trustee, Rodehorst served as the 1958 Circle K Chairman.

CKI Hall of Fame

• 2022-2023, Bobby Serda

The Frank B. Fulton Distinguished District Governor Award was designed to recognize District Governors who provide guidance to their fellow District Board Officers, opportunities for members throughout their district, and inspiration for any member who seeks to change the world.

• 2023-2024, Lucie Nguyen

• 2022-2023, Bobby Serda

• 2021-2022, Bobby Serda

• 2018-2019, Dylann Faith Lowery

• 2016-2017, Miti Patel

• 2015-2016, Jennifer Tuggle

• 2014-2015, Marcelo Urieta Bravo

• 2013-2014, Allison Macias, née Prisco

• 2012-2013, Sanjuana Perez, née Zavala

• 2011-2012, Donnesh Amrollah

• 2008-2009, John Cano

• 1984-1985, Puff Piehl

The R.P. "Reg" Merridew Distinguished District Secretary Award was designed to recognize District Secretaries who thoroughly detail the matters of District Board meetings, communicate and assist club secretaries with Monthly Report forms, and assist the District Board with effective reporting methods.

• 2016-2017, Robbie Day (Distinguished with Excellence) 

• 2013-2014, Cortney Ferris

• 2001-2002, Dave Ragan

• 2000-2001, Brian Moulton

The R.P. "Reg" Merridew Distinguished District Treasurer Award was designed to recognize District Treasurers who go above and beyond the call of duty, fulfilling their responsibilities and serving their district and membership to the best of their abilities.

• 2017-2018, Christina Civis

• 2015-2016, Eric Yan

• 2014-2015, Jennifer Tuggle

The R.P. "Reg" Merridew Distinguished District Secretary-Treasurer Award was designed to recognize District Secretary/Treasurers who go above and beyond the call of duty, fulfilling their responsibilities and serving their district and membership to the best of their abilities.

• 2021-2022 - Mariane Sanchez

The George H. "Dad" Gray Distinguished District Editor Award was designed to recognize District Editors who effectively reach members of their district through newsletters, promotional materials, graphics, and other mediums to promote the activities of the district as well as the values of Circle K International.

• 2021-2022 - Lizzie Schmitz

• 1987-1988, Kerri Adams

• 1986-1987, Greg Dixon

• 1984-1985, Ron Smith

The Jay N. Emerson Distinguished Lt. Governor Award was established to recognize lieutenant governors who have excelled in their CKI endeavors and service to their Circle K divisions.

• 2022-2023, Lucie Nguyen

• 2021-2022, Tristan Adams

• 2018-2019, Bay Bolen

• 2017-2018, Dylann Faith Lowery

• 2013-2014, Marcelo Urieta Bravo

• 2012-2013, Allison Macias, née Prisco

• 1987-1988, Michelle Harkins

• 1984-1985, Dwayne Kubicek

• 1983-1984, Puff Piehl

• 1979-1980, Mark Willingham

• 1979-1980, Clark Haley

The Distinguished District Chairperson Award was designed to recognize District Chairpersons who selflessly dedicate their time, either alone or with a committee, to benefit the membership of their district in a specific area of interest.

• 2021-2022 - Lizzie Schmitz - District PR and Marketing Committee Chair

• 2021-2022 - Mariane Sanchez - District Awards Committee Chair

• 2019-2020, Ishan Paranjape - District Awards Committee Chair

• ​2000-2001, Jesse LaRou Walsh

The A. Douglas Wasson Distinguished District Administrator Award was designed to recognize District Administrators who go above and beyond assisting their Circle K District Board of Officers by encouraging change, fostering growth, and being a source of support throughout the term. 

Rev. Wasson was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Rampart Range in Colorado Springs, CO. He served as chairman for Circle K clubs in 1970-71 and joined the Kiwanis International board as a trustee from 1974 to 1978. He was honored with the Circle of Service, CKI's highest honor for a Kiwanis member, in 1979.

• 2022-2023, Colleen Biggerstaff

• 2021-2022, Colleen Biggerstaff

• ​2015-2016, Hunter Faubion

• 1983-1984, Howard H. Hendrick

The Distinguished Kiwanis Committee Member Award was designed to recognize members of Kiwanis who greatly assist in the moral, technical. and physical support of their assigned Circle K District Board of Officer in order to bring success to their district.

• 2023-2024, John Cano

• 2022-2023, John Cano

• 2021-2022, Allison Prisco-Macias

• 2021-2022, Robbie Day

• 2021-2022, Marcelo Urieta Bravo

• 2021-2022, John Cano

• 2020-2021, John Cano

• ​2017-2018, John Cano

The R.D. "Gus" Gustafson Award  for Outstanding Kiwanis District Support Award recognizes those Kiwanis districts that have excelled in their support of the Circle K district.

• 2000-2001

• 1996-1997

• ​1986-1987

• 1983-1984

The Growth Enhances Membership (G.E.M.) Awards Program was instituted to recognize clubs which achieve success in membership growth as compared to their previous year's paid membership total.  The program recognizes clubs in four divisions: Ruby (clubs with 1-19 members during the previous year that have met charter strength in the current year); Sapphire (clubs with 20-40 members during the previous year); Emerald (clubs with 41-65 members during the previous year); and Diamond (clubs with over 65 members during the previous year).

• 2022-23

  • 3rd Place, Ruby Division - Jarvis Christian University

• 2018-2019

  • 1st Place, Emerald Division - University of Oklahoma

• 2017-2018

  • 3rd Place, Emerald Division - The University of Texas at Dallas

  • 2nd Place, Ruby Division - The University of Texas at San Antonio

The Circle of Service Award was created to annually recognize and honor an individual within Kiwanis International who has made the most outstanding contribution to all of Circle K International. Those individuals, who are neither salaried Kiwanis officials, nor Circle K members, shall be eligible to receive this award. Individuals may not be recognized with this award more than once. 

• 1987 - Timothy W. Clipson

The Club Achievement Award recognizes overall club excellence in service, leadership, and fellowship. It is broken into divisions based on club membership. Bronze - 25 or fewer members, Silver -26-44 members, Gold - 45+ members

• 2020-21

  • 1st Place, Bronze Division - The University of Texas at Austin

• 2018-2019

  • 1st Place, Bronze Division - University of Houston

• 1987-1988

  • 1st Place, Gold Division - Baylor University

  • 1st Place, Silver Division - Texas A&M University

  • 1st Place, Bronze Division - Stephen F. Austin State University

• 1986-1987

  • 1st Place, Gold Division - Stephen F. Austin State University

• 1984-1985 

  • 1st Place, Gold Division - Baylor University

  • 1st Place, Silver Division - Blinn  College

• 1983-1984

  • 3rd Place, Gold Division - Blinn  College

• 1979-1980

  • Blinn  College

• 1980-81

  • Honorable Mention, Silver Division - Midwestern State University

  • Honorable Mention, Bronze Division - Texas Tech University

• 1987 - Timothy W. Clipson

Strive for 10 Award - a 2023-2024 award created to recognize  clubs that had a 10-member net increase over the prior year

• The University of Texas at Arlington

Charter of the Year

• 2021-2022 - 1st Place - Oklahoma City University

WASH Awards

• 2018-2019 - Outstanding Fundraising District - 3rd Place

Outstanding Club Recruitment Award

• 2020-2021 - 2nd Place - The University of Texas at Austin

• 2019-2020 - The University of Texas at Austin

• 2018-2019 - University of Houston

Preferred Charities and Service Partners Award

• 2018-2019 - 1st Place - University of Houston

New Member of the Year

• 2021-2022 - Meredith Gonzales nee Baranosky, The University of Texas at Austin

Outstanding International Committee Member

• 2021-2022 - Nicholas Sayegh, Research and Finance Committee

Scrapbook

• 1980-1981 - Honorable Mention - Blinn College

• 1979-1980 - Honorable Mention - Midwestern State University

Club Newsletter

• 1987-1988 - The University of Texas at Austin club's Outlook by Gay Merola

Single Service

• 1986-1987

  • 1st Place - Sam Houston State University

• 1983-1984

  • Baylor University

  • Honorable Mention - The University of Texas at Austin

• 1980-1981

  • 3rd Place - March of Dimes, Midwestern State University

• 1979-1980

  • Midwestern State University

Talent

• 1986-1987 - Terri Luper

• 1980-81

  • Karen Garcia, Southern Methodist University - Ballet

  • Laura Selensky, Blinn College - Singing

Oratory

• 1986-1987 - 1st Place, Mark Smith

• 1980-1981 - 2nd Place, Darrell Ford, Oklahoma State University

• 1979-1980 - Tim Henderson,  Blinn College

Membership Award

• 1980-1981 - Gold Division - T-O District

Outstanding Members

• 2000-2001 - Danny Rigamonti,  ??? / Rebecca Williamson, Midwestern State University