World of Service Awards
The World of Service Awards recognize Lions and Leos who represent our world of service. Projects and activities that are submitted should exemplify the objects of the association.
Award Categories
Award categories for the World of Service Awards include:
Nomination Process
Nominees must be nominated by a district governor, council chairperson, past international director, past international president, international director or executive officer unless otherwise noted. To nominate a project, activity or Lion:
1. Complete a nomination form for each nomination.
2. Prepare a detailed report about the nomination that includes:
3. Submit the completed nomination form and report to:
Public Relations Department,
Lions Clubs International,
300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 USA
Note: All nominations must be received in Oak Brook no later than March 1, 2013.
Finalist Selection and Notification
Three finalists for each category will be notified and then announced on this Web site. Finalists should plan to attend the awards ceremony (at their own expense) held during the 2013 Lions International Convention in Hamburg, Germany. International directors will accept awards on behalf of winners from their constitutional areas who are unable to attend.
For More Information
If you have questions, or would like more information about The Service Awards, please contact our Public Relations division.
*View Best Reading Action Program Rap Video Nomination Form.
**Entries for the Leo of the Year are submitted by the Service Activities Division only.
***Lion of the Year can only be nominated by a past international director, past international president, international director or executive officer.
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