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 19, 2026
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 am with coffee available, the program starts promptly at 7:30 and ends by 9:00 am.
LOCATION: Vancouver Hilton Ballroom
ADDRESS: 301 W 6th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
This inspiring event shines a spotlight on individuals and groups who make the powerful choice to dedicate their time, skills, and energy to helping others. These “everyday heroes” embody the values of service, compassion, and commitment that strengthen our community.
Nominees represent fire and police departments, nonprofits, medical facilities, schools, and military personnel as well as business and civic endeavors. Know someone deserving of recognition in Clark County? You can find the nomination form here.
Breakfast attendees will be immersed in a moving experience as they hear and see the incredible stories of our honorees. This event is more than a celebration of those honorees—it is a chance for our community to come together, recognize extraordinary service, and uplift the spirit of volunteerism that defines Greater Clark County. Guests include community leaders, local businesses, and residents who share a passion for making a difference.
Ready to purchase tickets to the Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast?
View the award recipients from the 2025 Service Awards Breakfast.
View the award recipients from the 2024 Service Awards Breakfast.
Discounted Ticket prices may be available if you buy early! Tickets will be $100 of which $39 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
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, and their commitment to community service.
- Education: Acknowledges individuals who have actively contributed to enriching the Southwest Washington educational community through their service. 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 through their service. 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 through their service.
- 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 community through their service. This service recognition 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 through their service.
- 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 through their service.
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.
- Download, print out, and fill in the Award Nomination Form
- Once completed, email both nomination forms to nominations@rotarygcc.org
Become a Sponsor
Your support as a sponsor or donor makes it possible to:
- Recognize and honor volunteers across multiple fields of service.
- Inspire others to engage in acts of kindness and leadership.
- Strengthen the reach and impact of Rotary in Greater Clark County.
We invite you to partner with us in celebrating our community’s best. Together, we can continue to honor those who make Clark County a better place for all.
Becoming a sponsor is a great way to support this event while bringing visibility to your company or organization among community leaders. We have several sponsorship options to meet the needs of those interested, including Breakfast Sponsor, Nominee Reception Sponsor, Service Award Sponsor for each category, and Table Sponsor.
If you are interested in learning more about the available opportunities, send us an email at sponsor@rotarygcc.org.
Have questions about the event? Email: info@rotarygcc.org
