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Following are the finalists for the International Challenge to Change Awards. Finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced on June 26 at the International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Visit the Online Convention during convention week for the results.
OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT
Syrus Lee
Vancouver Chinatown Lions Club
District 19-A1
British Columbia, Canada
Successful in membership and retention; promotes fun, such as ballroom dance sessions
K.R. Ramesh
Chennai Keelkattalai Lions Club
District 324-A6
India
Committed Lions leader implements many innovative community service activities
Eunice Franz Wagner
Alfredo Wagner Lions Club
District LD-9
Brazil
Consistently promotes Lions service, especially among women and families
OUTSTANDING CONTINUING PROJECT
District 410-A Food Project
South Africa
Feeds 60,000 people in need daily in impoverished area devastated by HIV/AIDS
Italy Project for Burkina Faso
Multiple District 108
Italy
Partnered with Lions in Burkina Faso; provides food, wells and healthcare to locals in need
Lions Learning Center
Grande Prairie Lions Club
District 37-L
Alberta, Canada
Provides education and support for high school students, pregnant teens, adults and others
OUTSTANDING DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Yu Lin Chang
District 300-C1
Multiple District 300 Taiwan
First female governor of 300-C1; significantly improves membership and Lions public image
Kamal Seneviratne
District 306-A2
Rep of Sri Lanka
Dynamically promotes synergy, women leaders, values for youth, sight conservation and more
Leonard W. Smith
District 14-D
Pennsylvania, USA
Vigorously encourages change; provided his clubs with 30 successful membership strategies
OUTSTANDING DISTRICT IN CLUB EXTENSION
District 31-H
North Carolina, USA
Established superior clubs through diligent organization and follow up
District 324-A6
India
Worked with community leaders to charter many clubs, including a record 20 at the same time
District 324-E4
India
Formed many new clubs with numerous young professional members
OUTSTANDING DISTRICT IN MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
District 306-A2
Rep of Sri Lanka
Inducted more than 200 family Lions to date and 100 female Lions in first two months of the year
District 324-A6
India
With a 33 percent membership increase by January, 63 percent is expected for this year
OUTSTANDING LEO
Emily Moon
Vancouver West Leo Club
District 19-A
British Columbia, Canada
Increased membership, formed new Leo clubs, gained exposure and made innovative changes
Asitha Pinnaduwa
Colombo Host Leo Club
District 306-A1
Rep of Sri Lanka
Seen as a role model to others, he conducted 126 large-scale projects worth US$78,000
Caroline Pledger
Resurrection Leo Club
District 22-C
Maryland, USA
This daughter of a blind Lion motivates Lions and students with her “Volunteer” presentation
OUTSTANDING LEO CLUB
Colombo Host Leo Club
District 306-A1
Rep of Sri Lanka
Actively assists orphans, elderly, students, low-income families and those with special needs
Dyer County High School Leo Club
District 12-L
Tennessee, USA
Prestigious club of more than 70 members, very active and respected by the community
Vancouver West Leo Club
District 19-A
British Columbia, Canada
Recruits younger members, organizes fun projects and holds a Leo retreat
OUTSTANDING LION
Mirza Raza Ali
Karachi Executives Lions Club
District 305-S1
Pakistan
Ended local membership crisis by sponsoring 15 new clubs and increasing club membership
Luz Galindez
San Diego Cosmopolitan Lions Club
District 4-L6
California, USA
Overcame injury and organized Leo clubs, club twinning, medical missions and a literacy walk
Paul Wong
Vancouver Chinatown Lions Club
District 19-A
British Columbia, Canada
Excelled in recruitment, club extension, retention, mentoring, fundraising and impact
OUTSTANDING LIONS CLUB
City of Liverpool Lions Club
District 201-N2
Australia
Educated the public on diabetes by developing, financing and distributing an original booklet
Easton Lions Club
District 33-S
Massachusetts, USA
164-member club has grown in size with original fun events supported by the community
Kansas City World Outreach Lions Club
District 26-G
Missouri, USA
Purchased bus, semi cab and trailer for numerous medical missions in multiple countries
OUTSTANDING NEW PROJECT
Botanical Garden Education Center
Chiangmai Wiangping Lions Club
District 310-A1
Thailand
Educates students on issues such as the environment, and reduces global warming
Educational Support to Female Students
Bursa Koza Lions Club
District 118-K
Turkey
Provides female students with supplies, support and a place to live while they attend school
Project New Hope
Pequot Lakes-Breezy Point Lions Club
District 5M-9
Minnesota, USA
Outdoor activities transition combat veterans, many disabled, back into family life
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
Beyond Belief
District 322-B1
India
Physically challenged teams cross rough terrain, teaching others to respect the differently-abled
Devoir De Memoire (Duty to Memories)
Le Bourget Le Blanc Mesnil Lions Club
District 103-IE
France
Restored WWII plane and memorial plaques, and researched US pilots downed over France
Open Door Project
District 19-B
Washington, USA
Places Service Animals Welcome decal on local businesses’ doors and invites businesses to join
OUTSTANDING SIGHTFIRST PROGRAM
Lions Glasses for Sight
Surabaya Kencana Lions Club
District 307-B
Indonesia
Gives eyeglasses to public school students with vision problems from local low-income families
Sight For Kids MD 301
Obando Lions Club
District 301-D1
Philippines
Provides hundreds of thousands of children with screenings, referrals and eyeglasses
SightFirst Portail Culturel (Cultural Gateway)
Guadeloupe Doyen Lions Club
District 63
Guadeloupe
Raised CSFII funds through cultural programs, including an operatic musical gala
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