The District 22-C Honor Roll Awards has been established to honor individual Lions and Lionesses who have rendered outstanding service to their clubs and their communities at the "Grass Roots" level over an extended period of time, who exemplify the spirit of Lionism through their unselfish dedication, and who are deserving of district-wide recognition for their efforts in support of Lionism.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Lions and Lionesses who have been members for at least five years are eligible for nomination to the Honor Roll. Current members of the District Cabinet and current Club Presidents are not eligible and may not be nominated. Past District Governors shall become eligible five years after completing their term of office. Bull Thrower's Award recipients shall become eligible five years after receiving that award.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES:

Each club may nominate one member per year for the award. Nominations are to be in writing, signed by the Club President or Secretary, and shall explain the reasons the nominee is considered deserving of the award by providing a discussion of the nominee's service and activities in support of Lionism. In addition, the District Governor may submit up to five nominations, none of who may be members of his own club. Nominations may be made at any time during the year, but should be submitted to the Vice District Governor no later than April 1st.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

A committee, chaired by the Vice District Governor and consisting of the Lioness District Chairman and all Region Chairmen shall select recipients of the award from among the nominees. The number of award recipients selected may not exceed twenty percent of the total number of nominations.

AWARD PRESENTATION:

Honor Roll Award recipients will be announced by the District Governor at the District Convention. The names of all recipients, together with the names of their respective clubs, shall be inscribed on a master plaque, which will be updated each year and displayed at the convention. Each recipient shall receive an award certificate signed by the District Governor.