Membership Key Awards

What are Membership Key Awards?

Membership Key Awards recognize individual Lions who invite and sponsor new members. A Lion can earn their first membership key by inviting two new members and may earn up to seventeen keys, all of which are shipped directly to the Lion when award requirements are met. Each key is designed to reflect the number of new members a Lion has sponsored.

Eligibility and criteria

To receive a Membership Key Award, you must meet the following criteria and eligibility requirements.

A new member must remain a Lion for a year and a day before the name may be used as credit toward a key.
The name of the new member and the sponsor must be reported online, with the sponsor’s member number and club number.
No sponsor shall receive more than one key of the same type.
Charter, transfer and reinstated members cannot be used as credit for a key.
Only one sponsor per new member can receive credit for a key.
Requests for sponsor changes must be received by Lions International Headquarters within 90 days of the new members’ join date.
Key awards will be issued to a sponsor if the new member’s club and the sponsor’s club are in good standing.

Award levels

See the requirements for each Membership Key Award level.

Awards for sponsoring 2-20 members

Membership Key — 2 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor two (2) new members.
Membership Advancement Key — 5 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor five (5) new members.
Builder Key — 10 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 10 new members.
Senior Builder Key — 15 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 15 new members.
Master Key — 20 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 20 new members.

Awards for sponsoring 25-100 members

Senior Master Key — 25 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 25 new members.

Past winners of this award include:

Lion Dr. Avinash Rangra, Alpine, Texas – April 2024
Lion John Ulrich, Laguna Niguel, California – April 2024
Lion Ms. Mindi Crabb, Pinedale, Wyoming -April 2024
Lion Greg Conrad, Bethlehem, North Carolina – April 2024
Lion Joseph Mc Neil, Manning, South Carolina – April 2024
Lion Mr. Charles Largen, Jacksonville Arlington, Florida – April 2024
Lion Ryan Johnston, Eagle River, Alaska – April 2024
Lion Mr Frank Hewitt, Peterborough East Peterborough, Ontario, Canada – April 2024
Lion Monsieur Jean-Guy Lachance, Degelis, Quebec, Canada – April 2024
Lion Araceli Salgado Muñoz, Veracruz Nuevo Milenio Ac, Mexico – April 2024
Lion Carlos Loor Muñoz, Quito Luz De America Pichin, Ecuador – April 2024
Lion PCC Vilma Raid Fernandes, Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil – April 2024
Lion Oscar Guillen Villar, Luque, Paraguay – April 2024
Lion Antonio Cassó García, Cotui, Dominican Republic – April 2024
Lion PCC Coord. LCIF Marlene Zapata Saavedra, Santa Cruz Lealtad, Bolivia – April
2024
Lion Dr Zoltan Kutsch, Budapest-Budaors Horizont, Hungary – April 2024
Lion Mr Gregory Colin Amos, West Tamar, Australia – April 2024
Lion Yi Shan Chen, Davao City Santa Ana, Philippines – April 2024
Lion Rogelio Concha Jr., Cabadbaran Fuego De, Philippines – April 2024
Lion Mr. Nasrullah Choudhary, Multan Executive, Pakistan – April 2024
Lion Intazar Rafique, Gujrat Bara Dari Eden, Pakistan – April 2024
Lion Mr R M K Jayasinghe Bandara, Talangama Malabe, Rep of Sri Lanka – April 2024
Lion Mr. Gamini Hettiarachchi, Colombo Fort, Rep of Sri Lanka – April 2024
Lion Mr. P Sritharatheesan, Valaichenai Town, Rep of Sri Lanka – April 2024
Lion Jennifer Siawira, Medan Bina Karya Daur Ulang, Indonesia – April 2024
Lion Budihardjo Hardisurjo, Jakarta Menteng Sejati, Indonesia – April 2024
Lion Yenny Ho, Tangerang Balakosa Happy, Indonesia – April 2024
Lion Tay Hock Lye Bernard, Singapore Midpoint, Singapore – April 2024
Lion Ratthapol Kanchanamanee, Cha Cheong Sao, Thailand – April 2024
Lion Mr. Firoze Ahmed, Dhaka Parijat, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Abul Kashem Babu, Dhaka Down Town East, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Sadia Binta Shahid, Dhaka Motijheel Royal Premium, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Md. Tariqul Islam, Dhaka Glorious Dawn, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Mr Rupesh Gupta, Visakhapatnam, India – April 2024
Lion Prabhakaran Mohan, Secunderabad Vivekanandapuram, India – April 2024
Lion Mr Ajay Kumar, Rajpura, India – April 2024
Lion Padma Nayak, Rourkela Chhend, India – April 2024
Lion Doctor Prabha Rani Prasad, Godda, India – April 2024
Lion Jitendra Rao, Ahmedabad South, India – April 2024
Lion Anil Kumar Goyal, Sardar Sahar Diamond, India – April 2024
Lion Mr. Paras Ostwal, Aurangabad Royal, India – April 2024
Lion Bishal Thapa, Kathmandu Samriddhi, Nepal – April 2024
Lion Bishnu Shrestha, Kathmandu Makhamali, Nepal - April 2024
Lion Takayuki Saito, Hirosaki, Japan – April 2024
Lion Chikao Suzuki, Toyota Renaissance, Japan – April 2024
Lion Yoshiji Yoneda, Izumiosaka, Japan – April 2024
Lion Jun Liu, Shenzhen Ming De, China – April 2024
Lion Xiaochun Tian, Jilin Chengshan, China – April 2024
Lion Geoff Horn, Navasota Noon, Texas – May 2024
Lion David Melchner, Peninsula Special Interest, California – May 2024
Lion Teresita Reyes, San Diego Cosmopolitan, California – May 2024
Lion Carol Rhines, Dayton, Tennessee – May 2024
Lion Stephen Thornton, Wooster Noon, Ohio – May 2024
Lion Douglas Westerhaus, Leawood, Kansas – May 2024
Lion David Burgess, Danielson, Connecticut – May 2024
Lion Mrs Lisa Tharpe, Farmville, Virginia – May 2024
Lion L. Robert Roe, Southport, Indiana – May 2024
Lion Rev. David Dority, The Mathews, South Carolina – May 2024
Lion Debra Grassi, Rochester, Massachusetts – May 2024
Lion J Keith Cartwright, Madisonville, Kentucky – May 2024
Lion Ing Armando Cedeño Molero, Cabimas, Venezuela – May 2024
Lion Jose Antonio Delgado Spinetty, Maracaibo Central, Venezuela – May 2024
Lion Roberto Farias, Porto União Nova Geração Serviços, Brazil – May 2024
Lion Dr. Roberto Von Bennewitz Gotschlich, Comuna San Jose De Maipo, Chile – May 2024
Lion Ruben Santos, Davao City Maharlika, Philippines – May 2024
Lion Ms. Wariyada Sasing, Bangkok Centennial Phet Ratchada, Thailand – May 2024
Lion M B Puttaswamy, Sagar, India – May 2024
Lion Krishna Gupta, Calcutta, India – May 2024
Lion Mr. Jitendra Mittal, Mandsaur, India – May 2024
Lion Mr. Anil Bhangdia, Pune Akurdi, India – May 2024
Lion G Gabriel, Tirunelveli Metro, India – May 2024
Lion PMJF Dr. Àmmutty Baba K, Tiruchirappalli Shine City, India – May 2024
Lion Francis Aguenoukoun, Abomey Cite Royale, France – May 2024
Lion Tae Seok Yang, Ae Weol, Republic of Korea – May 2024
Lion Carol Donovan, Dallas Founder, Texas -June 2024
Lion Mike George, Dayton Noon, Texas – June 2024
Lion Mr. Richard White, Canal Fulton, Ohio – June 2024
Lion Tamarra Parker Stephens, Millersport, Ohio – June 2024
Lion Dellie Iasiello, Moorestown Moore Township, Pennsylvania – June 2024
Lion Mr. Pete Lewis, Auburn Noon, Washington – June 2024
Lion Mr. Gary Fellows, Millington, Maryland – June 2024
Lion Steve Wise, Monett, Missouri – June 2024
Lion Mrs. Maria Duran, Fernley Wadsworth L C, Nevada – June 2024
Lion Mr. Jorge Arturo Peña Montero, San Jose San Sebastian, Costa Rica – June 2024
Lion Magaly Josefina Cardona, Caracas El Paraiso, Venezuela – June 2024
Lion Dr. Ernesto D'angelo Ramos, Chiclayo Centro, Peru – June 2024
Lion Noemi Del C D´Azevedo, Lima Santa Beatriz, Peru – June 2024
Lion Jacqueline Taves Romanelli, Caraguatatuba Mar, Brazil – June 2024
Lion Sr Pedro Mezzomo, Coronel Vivida, Brazil – June 2024
Lion Sra Rosana Schneider Rührwiem, Teutônia, Brazil – June 2024
Lion Maria Leonora Ribeiro Martins, Passo Fundo Amizade, Brazil – June 2024
Lion Miriam Raquel Carrillo Soliz, Santa Cruz Vida, Bolivia – June 2024
Lion Mr William Chan, Sydney North West, Australia – June 2024
Lion Yung Feng Lai, Taichung Chung Shan, Rep of China – June 2024
Lion Walter Santillan, Manila Action, Philippines – June 2024
Lion Mr. Antonio Belluga, Barotac Nuevo Metro, Philippines – June 2024
Lion Sarah Chen Hong, Singapore Cherish, Singapore – June 2024
Lion Chillapalli Ramamohana Rao, Chintalapudi, India – June 2024
Lion MJF Bandi Venkateswara Rao, Timmaraju Palem, India – June 2024
Lion Yugandhar Chevula, Nellore Pinakini, India – June 2024
Lion M Virupakshi Reddy, Gooty, India – June 2024
Lion Vinay Garg, Panipat Greater, India – June 2024
Lion Harjinder Kalsi, Kanpur Aastha, India – June 2024
Lion Sanjay Kumar Singh, Purnea Greater, India – June 2024
Lion Mr. Lalsinh Vaghela, Gandhinagar, India – June 2024
Lion Ghanshyam Khalate, Pune Seniors, India – June 2024
Lion Ubaldraj Mackenna Fernando, Tuticorin Central, India – June 2024
Lion Mr Asokan M, Karaikudi, India – June 2024
Lion D Krishnakumar, Coimbatore Bluesky, India – June 2024
Lion Lic P. Thirugnanasambanthan, Namakkal Elite, India – June 2024
Lion Datchinamurthy S, Chennai Vip, India – June 2024
Lion Dr Rajendra Giri, Nepal Eco Friendly, Nepal – June 2024
Lion Krishna Shakya, Kathmandu Fellowship, Nepal – June 2024
Lion Shusei Fujita, Niihama Hiuchi, Japan – June 2024
Lion Mrs. Hala Elnady, Cairo Alamal, Arab Rep of Egypt – June 2024
Lion Enayat Abdel Rahman, Cairo Alamal, Arab Rep of Egypt – June 2024
Lion Sang Ho Lee, Yungduk, Republic of Korea – June 2024
Lion Salma Aouam, Rabat Architects, Morocco – June 2024
Grand Master Key — 50 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 50 new members.

Past winners of this award include:

Lion George Empson, Columbus Northeast, Ohio – April 2024
Lion PDG Bob Crump, Seymour, Missouri – April 2024
Lion Mr. Tosihiro Ida, Curitiba Batel, Brazil – April 2024
Lion Mr Abdul Ghafoor, Jhelum Royal Platinum, Pakistan – April 2024
Lion Samsun Nahar, Dhaka Knit Concern, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Mr. Firoze Ahmed, Dhaka Parijat, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Md Ashraff Khan Heera, Dhaka Aparajita, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Shahadat Hossain, Dhaka Purbachal, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Sayed Md Rashid, Senbag Central, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Mukesh Kumar, Kaithal Youth, India – April 2024
Lion Mr. Bharat Soni, Ahmedabad City, India – April 2024
Lion Tommy Cowan, Austin Founder, Texas – May 2024
Lion Venkateswara Rao Nimmagadda, Ongole, India – May 2024
Lion Shailesh Bagla, Chandrapur Mahakali, India – May 2024
Lion Nagarajan Er.N., Dindigul Udhayam, India – May 2024
Lion M Murugan, Singarapettai, India – May 2024
Lion Ryozo Nishina, Nagano Misuzu, Japan – May 2024
Lion Shigehiro Furukawa, Sakai, Japan – May 2024
Lion Hee Kyu Lee, Jeju Olle, Republic of Korea – May 2024
Lion Phillip Guan, San Mateo Metropolitan, California – June 2024
Lion Ms. Rita Swesey, Rochester Beaver Area, Pennsylvania – June 2024
Lion Jerry Romig, Lake Winnebago, Missouri – June 2024
Lion Walter Stocker, Boulder City, Nevada – June 2024
Lion Dr. Angel Rodolfo Soto Galindo, San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala – June 2024
Lion Mrs Audrey Kenny, Blue River Mackay, Australia – June 2024
Lion Ms Zheng Shuyun, Singapore Le Shan, Singapore – June 2024
Lion Uppari Srinisunder Rao, Miyapur Vikarabad Rural, India – June 2024
Lion Mr. Pawan Singhal MJF, Panchkula Dynamic, India – June 2024
Lion Sandeep Kohli, Pathankot, India – June 2024
Lion Mr Karunesh Shastri, Ahmedabad Siddhi Vinayak, India – June 2024
Lion Subramanian Saravanan, Melur Supreme, India – June 2024
Lion MJF Lion Ananth A, Perambalur, India – June 2024
Key of State — 75 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 75 new members.

Past winners of this award include:

Lion Mr Bennie Amboayan, Cagayan De Oro City Executive, Philippines – April 2024
Lion S Arachchilage Ajith Kumarasinghe, Colombo Heroes, Rep of Sri Lanka – April 2024
Lion Md. Amzad Hossin, Dhaka Mirpur Star, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Lion Jeetendra Verma, Guwahati Alpine, India – April 2024
Lion PDG John Muller, Rollingstone and District, Australia – May 2024
Lion Erika Alimah, Medan Kota, Indonesia – May 2024
Lion Deepak Tuteja, Delhi Karol Bagh, India – May 2024
Lion A Reddy, Kapra Gold, India – June 2024
Lion Mr. Vinod Jaiswal, Satna, India – June 2024
Lion N Mailsamy, Neikarapatti, India – June 2024
Lion Dr. Shuvam Agrawal, Dharan Ghopa United, Nepal – June 2024
Lion Rajesh Khullar, Tsukuba Young, Japan – June 2024
Key of Nations — 100 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 100 new members.

Past winners of this award include:

Lion Dr. Bharat Rao, Kalol, India – April 2024
Lion Disha Mittal, Indore Anand, India – April 2024
Lion Mr. Hirenbhai Mewada, Digvijaynagar, India – June 2024
Lion Dr. Shuvam Agrawal, Dharan Ghopa United, Nepal – June 2024

Awards for sponsoring 150-300 members

Ambassador Key — 150 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 150 new members.
International Key — 200 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 200 new members.

Past winners of this award include:

Lion Mr. Sabeeh Qazi, Karachi New Elite, Pakistan – April 2024
Lion M.A Matin Khan, Dhaka Pallabi, Rep of Bangladesh – April 2024
Global Key — 250 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 250 new members.
Universal Key — 300 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 300 new members.

Awards for sponsoring 350+ members

Emissary Key — 350 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 350 new members.
Monarch Key — 400 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 400 new members.
Imperial Key — 450 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 450 new members.
Supreme Key — 500 new members: This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 500 new members.

Contact and additional resources

If you have questions or need a replacement award, contact us at membership@lionsclubs.org. To learn more about other membership awards or how to start a new club, the following webpages will give you all the information you need.

Membership Awards
Start a New Club