Celebrating exceptional leadership

The pins are fulfilled for individual donations of US$50 and above. Your contributions, no matter the size, play a crucial role in empowering Lions and Leos to create positive change in communities across the world.

If you're making your contribution online and your one-time donation amount meets the eligibility criteria as noted in the levels of recognition, remember to select "Yes" in the third step titled "Who is the donor?" This ensures that your pin request is acknowledged. If you choose alternative methods to contribute to LCIF, kindly reach out to us at donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to initiate your pin request.

The recognition awards are granted annually, upon completion of the respective donation levels per year. This ensures that your dedication and support are promptly acknowledged and celebrated.

There are multiple levels of recognition to honor donors based on their one-time donation amount that meets the eligibility criteria as noted in the levels of recognition. The levels are as follows.

The Presidential Club Giving Award for LCIF is awarded to clubs based on their donation per-member average during the fiscal year. The more you contribute per member, the higher the level of recognition your club will achieve. Your clubs active member count is determined as of January 1.

Once your club's contribution is documented and verified, shortly after the close of the fiscal year, the prestigious award will be processed and automatically dispatched to you.

The recognition awards are given annually, shortly after the close of the fiscal year. This ensures that your club's dedication and support throughout the year are acknowledged and celebrated appropriately.

There are multiple levels of recognition to honor clubs based on their per-member average contributions. The levels are as follows.

All Donors:
Bronze Level - US$50 per member (within a fiscal year)
Silver Level - US$100 per member (within a fiscal year)
Gold Level - US$250 per member (within a fiscal year)
Platinum Level - US$500 per member (within a fiscal year)
Diamond Level - US$1,000 per member (within a fiscal year)

The LCIF Presidential Award medal is not a nomination-based award; it is strictly awarded based on the pre-defined criteria. Recipients are recognized for achieving the LCIF goal, ensuring that this honor is reserved for those who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and results. The number of recipients awarded this medal annually is limited to the number of qualified district governors, district coordinators, multiple district coordinators, council chairpersons and area leaders.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, your cumulative annual giving of all members in the district and multiple district will be verified against the predefined criteria. Upon successful verification, the distinguished LCIF Presidential Award Medal will be automatically shipped to you, honoring your remarkable achievement.

This distinguished medal is granted annually, shortly after the close of the fiscal year. This ensures timely recognition for the efforts and accomplishments of our deserving leaders.

The LCIF Presidential Award medal has a single level of recognition, as it is solely based on achieving the 100% goal set by the foundation.

To be eligible for the award, district governors and district coordinators must ensure that their annual cash fundraising total equals or exceeds the fundraising goal set by LCIF at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Eligible district governors and district coordinators meeting the fundraising criteria must make a personal donation of at least US$50 to LCIF during the year their district fulfills all award criteria to qualify for this esteemed recognition.

Council chairpersons and multiple district coordinators become eligible for the award when their annual cash fundraising total equals or surpasses the fundraising goal set by LCIF at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Eligible multiple district coordinators and council chairpersons who meet the fundraising criteria must make a personal donation of at least US$50 to LCIF in the year their multiple district fulfills all award criteria to qualify for this prestigious recognition.

Area Leaders are also eligible for the award when their annual cash fundraising total equals or surpasses the fundraising goal set by LCIF at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Eligible area leaders meeting the fundraising criteria must make a personal donation of at least US$50 to LCIF in the year their area fulfills all award criteria to qualify for this exceptional honor.