Leo and Leo-Lion Awards and Recognition

Leos of the Year Award: A multiple district council of governors or single district (that is not part of a multiple district) may nominate one high-achieving Leo each year for this medallion and certificate award. Applications must be submitted by March 1. Congratulations to all the current award recipients!

Leo Club President Achievement Award: A Leo club president who meets specific requirements during their year in office may be awarded this certificate by the Leo club advisor with the approval of the sponsoring Lions club president. Award criteria categories include leadership development, membership extension, administration and Leo club activities.

Leo October Membership Growth Award: Leo club advisors may present this award to any Leo who recruits three or more new members who are reported in the Lion Portal during the month of October. For a Leo to earn this award, Leo club advisors must submit the nomination form by November 15.

Leo Award of Honor: Leos may nominate a fellow Leo member for this award to recognize their outstanding accomplishments during the year. The lapel medal can be purchased from the Lions Shop.

Leo Club Advisor Outstanding Service Award: The Leo club president may present this award to Leo club advisors who meet specific requirements and demonstrate outstanding service in guiding and developing their Leo clubs. Nomination forms are accepted April-June each year.

Leo Club Advisor Five-Year Service Award: Sponsoring Lions club presidents may honor Leo club advisors who successfully complete five years of dedicated service with this award. Sponsoring Lions club presidents should complete and submit this application to obtain the five-year service pin and certificate.

Leo Club Sponsorship Recognition Award: Sponsoring Lions club presidents and Leo club advisors receive these certificates upon official certification of a new Leo club. The sponsoring Lions club can request additional certificates by emailing leo@lionsclubs.org for anyone it wishes to thank for assisting in organizing the new Leo club.

Leo Club Pride Award: Leo clubs that have excelled in reporting their service, member and officer information will receive the Leo Club Pride Award. Clubs who meet the following criteria based on reports in the Lion Portal by June 30 will be sent the award automatically; no application is necessary.

Leo Club Excellence Award: All districts may endorse one Leo club to receive this prestigious award. Applications are due August 15. Winners will receive a banner patch and chevron in Leo colors. Congratulations to all the current award recipients!

Serving Together Award: A banner patch featuring the Leo and Lions club logo is awarded to both the Leo club and the sponsoring Lions club for successful completion of joint projects and other types of activities supporting Leo and Lion collaboration. Award requirements are on the application. Ideas to successfully work together can be found on the Leo and Lion Positive Collaboration webpage.

Leo Club and Sponsoring Lions Club Anniversary Patches: Leo clubs who have achieved the fifth anniversary of their certification and their sponsoring Lions club can receive anniversary patches sent from the Leo Club Program staff. Patches are sent at anniversaries in multiples of five years thereafter. To receive the anniversary patch, please complete the following form.

Leo Club Sponsorship Patch: A banner patch is issued to the sponsoring Lions club upon certification of a new Leo club.

Leo District President Achievement Award: A Leo district president who meets specific requirements during their year in office may be awarded this certificate at the end of the Lion year by the district Leo club chairperson with the approval of the district governor. Award criteria categories include leadership development, club or membership extension, administration and district Leo activities.

Leo Multiple District President Achievement Award: A Leo multiple district president who meets specific requirements during their year in office may be awarded this certificate at the end of the Lion year by the multiple district Leo club chairperson with the approval of the council chairperson. Award criteria categories include leadership development, club or membership extension, administration and multiple district Leo activities.

Leo Club Extension Award: Certificates are awarded to district Leo chairpersons and Leo district presidents who achieve a net gain of three new clubs in their district, and to multiple district Leo chairpersons and Leo multiple district presidents who achieve a net gain of five new clubs in their multiple district by June 30. Additional eligibility criteria includes that all new Leo clubs must report all members and their five club officers, and at least one service project must be reported in the online reporting system during that fiscal year.

Leo to Leo-Lion Membership Award: Special certificates are awarded to Leo club advisors, district Leo chairpersons and multiple district Leo chairpersons who have facilitated the transition of Leos to Leo-Lion members between July 1 through June 30. The following criteria applies for these awards:

• Leo club advisors: Guide five or more Leos from their Leo clubs to transition to Leo-Lion members.
• District Leo chairpersons: Facilitate Leo to Leo-Lion membership for 15 or more Leos from Leo clubs within their district.
• Multiple district Leo chairpersons: Facilitate Leo to Leo-Lion membership for 30 or more Leos from any districts within their multiple district.

Leo-Lion Club Charter Award: Special certificates are awarded to sponsoring Lions clubs, district governors, district Leo chairpersons and multiple district Leo chairpersons who have facilitated the new charters of one or more Leo-Lion clubs. Completed charters must be approved by Lions Clubs International between July 1 through June 30 of the respective fiscal year. The following criteria applies for these awards:

• Lions clubs: Sponsor one or more newly chartered Leo-Lion clubs.
• District Leo chairpersons and district governors: Facilitate one or more new Leo-Lion club charters within their district.
• Multiple district Leo chairpersons: Facilitate one or more new Leo-Lion club charters within any of their districts.

Presidential awards are created annually and may include additional awards regarding Leos, Leo-Lions or the membership of young people. See this year’s presidential awards to find out more about whether awards are available regarding Leos and Leo-Lions.

Leos and Leo-Lions are eligible for a number of awards and recognition presented by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). These include a certificate of appreciation, LCIF Chairperson’s certificate, Melvin Jones Fellowship, banner patch and club plaque award. Contact LCIF for more information.

The Kindness Matters Service Award is a prestigious award that is given annually to a handful of Lions and Leo clubs for performing an outstanding service project in one of Lions International’s global cause areas. Nominated at the club level, the Kindness Matters Service Award is a challenge for Lions and Leos to develop exceptionally innovative and creative service projects with the aim of leaving a positive impact in their communities.

Leo and Leo-Lion clubs have the chance to be recognized for great club marketing. Clubs must plan and execute a marketing campaign that meets the award criteria and only one Leo or Lion club per constitutional area will win. Check out the full award details and apply here.