The District 22-C Bull Thrower's Award originated in 1958 out of the Roaring Lions Program, a course in public speaking and leadership aimed at better equipping Lion members to "sell" Lionism through the spoken word and self confidence. Recipients had to be graduates of the Roaring Lions course and considered to have made outstanding contributions through their leadership to the goals and objectives of Lionism at the Club, District and International levels. Lion William "Bill" Mileham of the Washington Host Lions Club was the first recipient of this coveted award, and it has passed hands annually as a means of recognizing an outstanding Lion of our District.

The selecting criteria as specified in the District 22-C Constitution and by-laws, Article IV, has changed slightly through the years. It is no longer a requirement that a potential recipient nominated for the award be a Roaring Lion graduate, but he or she still must be selected as the Lion in District 22-C who best exemplifies the desire as well as the ability to promote the spirit of Lionism. A committee composed of the last five Bull Thrower Award recipients make the annual selection from nominees submitted by a Club in the District based on both Lion and community involvement. The award is presented at the annual Multiple District Convention with the recipient's name engraved on the Bull Thrower trophy base plate, and it is proudly held for one year at which time it is passed to the next recipient.

Nominations should be sent to the Bull Thrower Award Chairman no later than April 1st. Refer to the District Roster Book for the name of this years Chairman.