Honoring remarkable achievements of individuals and groups who have made an impact on Clark County and beyond.
Event Information
EVENT: Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast
DATE: Thursday, March 20, 2025
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 am with coffee available, the program starts at 7:30-9:30 am
LOCATION: Vancouver Hilton Ballroom
ADDRESS: 301 W 6th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
March 2025 will mark the second annual gathering of our Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast. This event honors local Clark County residents who have made a significant difference in our community.
Nominees represent fire and police departments, nonprofits, medical facilities, schools, and military personnel. Know someone deserving of recognition in Clark County? You can find the nomination form here. View the award recipients for the 2024 Service Awards Breakfast.
Attendees will be provided a delicious breakfast while they hear the incredible stories of our honorees. This is an important opportunity for us to celebrate how these individual contributions have made our community a better place to live. View the award recipients from the 2024 Service Award Breakfast.
Tickets will be $100 of which $35.00 is attributed to the cost of the meal, the remainder of the ticket price and all other event proceeds provide the following: scholarships, international youth exchange, food and housing programs and other community needs through the Greater Clark County Rotary Foundation. For information about the tax deductibility of your gift, please see your tax adviser.
Federal EIN: 91-1935127
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Award Guidelines & Requirements
- Eligibility: All nominees must work or reside in Clark County, though their noteworthy acts may have occurred elsewhere.
- Commitment to Community: Nominees must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the community for more than one year or have made a significant contribution in this year.
- Multiple Awards: It is possible for multiple people to be recognized in a single category for the same act of distinction.
- Selection Process: Our Selection Committee will choose those recognized based on merit, their adherence to our fundamental principles, and their availability for filming, and award acceptance.
- Category Flexibility: Nominees may meet the criteria for more than one category, and the Selection Committee may reassign them to a different category during deliberation.
Award Categories
- First Responder: Honors professionals or volunteers serving as law enforcement officials, firefighters, or first responders. This award celebrates acts of courage and selflessness in responding to emergencies, whether on or off duty.
- Education: Acknowledges individuals who have actively contributed to enriching the Southwest Washington educational community. Their efforts may have helped close the achievement gap or driven improvements in teaching and learning.
- Good Samaritan: The Good Samaritan recognition award is a heartfelt tribute to individuals or groups who embody the spirit of compassion, selflessness, and altruism. This category aims to recognize those exceptional souls who have consistently gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those in need.
- Medical Field: Pays tribute to healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and hospital staff, who have made exceptional contributions to the well-being of the community.
- Military: Presented to members of the armed forces, whether active or veteran, commissioned or non-commissioned, whose actions have demonstrated exceptional courage or improved the welfare of the military community. This award may be given posthumously and extended to ROTC members or civilians/organizations significantly impacting the military community.
- Non-Profit: Celebrates businesses or individuals who have made significant contributions to non-profit organizations in our community. This award recognizes those who have shown dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to making the world a better place through their actions and talents.
- Youth: The Youth Recognition Award honors teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who demonstrate leadership through dedication to and achievement in community service, arts, academics, agriculture, athletics, music or a similar field.
- Business & Civic: Recognizes businesses or organizations that have made substantial contributions to the community and fostered positive impacts.
Nominating an Individual
The process of submitting a nomination for an individual or group is easy. Follow the steps outlined below and send in your nomination forms. All nominations for champion are due by October 18, 2024.
- Download, print out, and fill in the Award Nomination Form
- Once completed, email both nomination forms to nominations@rotarygcc.org
Sponsorship Information
Becoming a sponsor is a great way to support this event while bringing visibility to your company or organization. We have several sponsorship options to meet the needs of those interested:
Group Sponsorships
For group sponsorship opportunities, please email sponsor@rotarygcc.org.
Table Sponsorship
For table sponsorship opportunities, please email sponsor@rotarygcc.org.
Become a Sponsor
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast event, send us an email at sponsor@rotarygcc.org.
Have questions about the event? Email: info@rotarygcc.org
