Membership Key Awards
Sponsoring new members is an accomplishment worth celebrating — and that can earn you a Membership Key Award! Share the tradition and encourage members in your district to invite their family, friends and coworkers to join Lions and help strengthen our organization.
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
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This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor two (2) new members.
- Membership Advancement Key — 5 new members
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This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor five (5) new members.
- Builder Key — 10 new members
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This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 10 new members.
- Senior Builder Key — 15 new members
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This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 15 new members.
- Master Key — 20 new members
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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 Mr. Lisle Meeker, Temple Breakfast, Texas – October 2024
Lion Richard Trenchard, West Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada – October 2024
Lion Kurt Stromlund, Hartland, Michigan – October 2024
Lion Paul Witten, Leitchfield, Kentucky – October 2024
Lion Maria Isabel Charles Cepeda, Saltillo Nueva Tlaxcala, Mexico – October 2024
Lion Mrs. Gaby Holguin Zavaleta, Trujillo Colonial, Peru – October 2024
Lion Josnei Dos Santos, Passos, Brazil – October 2024
Lion Cl João Daudt, Sao Leopoldo Imigrante, Brazil – October 2024
Lion Paulo Maffessoni, Constantina, Brazil – October 2024
Lion Chih Feng Yu, New Taipei City Global, Rep of China – October 2024
Lion Ms. Junel Yap, Bacolod City Host, Philippines – October 2024
Lion Westly Rosario, Pangasinan Coast, Philippines – October 2024
Lion Johnny Te, Davao City Mt Talomo, Philippines – October 2024
Lion Nurahma Tresani, Jakarta Selatan Fun Age Matahari, Indonesia – October 2024
Lion Dr. Madhura Ashok Kumar, Bangalore Kings, India – October 2024
Lion T K Jayan, Cherpulassery Renaissance, India – October 2024
Lion C V Vincent, Kuriachira, India October 2024
Lion Sanjeeva Reddy Telukuntla, Nalgonda Diamond, India – October 2024
Lion Ramana Reddy Revuri, Hanamkonda, India – October 2024
Lion Mr Atul Agarwal, New Delhi Diamond, India – October 2024
Lion Amarjeet Singh, Karnal Royal Star, India – October 2024
Lion Pawan Berry, Howrah Greater, India – October 2024
Lion Sunil Gupta, Bettiah, India – October 2024
Lion Dipanwita Roy, Cooch Behar Greater, India – October 2024
Lion Mr. Kantilal Jain, Bombay Chembur West, India – October 2024
Lion Dipakkumar Prajapati, Baroda Gorwa, India – October 2024
Lion Mr. Mukesh Gandhi, Surat Green City, India – October 2024
Lion Mr Dhiraj Kadam, Pune Rahatani, India – October 2024
Lion S P Aravintha Prakash, Tiruvarur Araneri, India – October 2024
Lion V Gurunathan, Tiruvarur Araneri, India – October 2024
Lion D Sudarsanan, Tiruvarur Araneri, India – October 2024
Lion S Suresh, Kancheepuram Host, India – October 2024
Lion Akira Okamoto, Sennan Chuo, Japan – October 2024
Lion Yanheng Su, Beijing Lotus, China – October 2024
Lion Zhe Zhang, Shaanxi Xian Feng Niao, China – October 2024
Lion Jing Zhang, Harbin Ai Tan Suo, China – October 2024
Lion Jeom Su Kim, Geoje Joongahng, Republic of Korea – October 2024
Lion Yeon Gug Song, Anyang Candlelight, Republic of Korea – October 2024
Lion Elvera Borders, Riverside Magnolia Center, California – November 2024
Lion Mr. Donald Reed, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada – November 2024
Lion Brenda Arnold, Moultrie, Georgia – November 2024
Lion John Tidbury, Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada – November 2024
Lion Mr. David Cox, Lumberton, North Carolina – November 2024
Lion Mrs. Judy Kohn, Lady Lk Orange Blossom Gardens, Florida – November 2024
Lion Antoine Menassa, Laval Renaissance, Quebec, Canada – November 2024
Lion Jose Santos Mondragon, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - November 2024
Lion Tibisay Concepcion Malave De Morriz, El Tigre Libertad, Igualdad Y Fraternidad A La Comunidad, Venezuela – November 2024
Lion Msc Maria Isabel Marques Da Silva, Figueira Da Foz Centro, Portugal – November 2024
Lion Mao Jen Chen, Hsinchu Central, Rep of China – November 2024
Lion Kuen-Yi Wang, Kaohsiung Harbor, Rep of China – November 2024
Lion MJF Hijab Mazhar, Lahore Iqra, Pakistan – November 2024
Lion Mr. Amir Shahzad, Islamabad Gems, Pakistan – November 2024
Lion Tanvir Ahmed, Dhaka Dream Heaven, Rep of Bangladesh – November 2024
Lion Gilbert S. Paramel, Kunnamkulam, India – November 2024
Lion Suresh Kumar Manda, Kapra A S Rao Nagar, India – November 2024
Lion Venkat Ramana Reddy Chinthakuntla, MJF, Hanamkonda Kakatiya, India – November 2024
Lion Mamata Bajpayi, Bhubaneswar Pride, India – November 2024
Lion Mr Rajesh Sukramani, Bhopal Wing, India – November 2024
Lion T Muruganantham, Jayankondam Chozhan City, India – November 2024
Lion Itaru Takahashi, Nishiaizu, Japan – November 2024
Lion Tsuneo Suzuki, Sodegaura, Japan – November 2024
Lion Seok-Hyeon Cho, Andong Chungang, Republic of Korea – November 2024
Lion Vicki Violet, Anoka, Minnesota – December 2024
Lion Mr. William Hahn, Murrells Inlet Burgess Community, South Carolina – December 2024
Lion Ed Budd, Clearwater, Florida – December 2024
Lion Linda Fortin, Seabrook, New Hampshire – December 2024
Lion Amparo Echeverria Del Portillo, Barranquilla Cayenas, Colombia – December 2024
Lion Comm Euro Pensa, San Michele Di Pagana Tigullio Impr., Italy – December 2024
Lion Prof. Dott. Carlo Antellini, Passo Corese Sabina Gens Host, Italy – December 2024
Lion Ms. Melen Ruiz, Agat Guamerica, Guam – December 2024
Lion Yi An Chen, Hsinchu Phoenix, Rep of China – December 2024
Lion Chi Tang Wang, Taichung Tung Shan, Rep of China – December 2024
Lion Muhammad Furqan Malik, Sialkot Eden, Pakistan – December 2024
Lion Mr. Mian Asif Shabbir, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan – December 2024
Lion Mrs Titin Lusiana, Jakarta Victory Prima, Indonesia – December 2024
Lion Harry Tian Song Lee, Miri Resort City New Century, Malaysia – December 2024
Lion Ms Chang Chwee Neo, Kahang, Malaysia – December 2024
Lion M Pujari, Mangalore, India – December 2024
Lion Ca Ajay Agrawal, Muzaffarnagar Unnati, India – December 2024
Lion Rakesh Chaudhary, Ranchi Greater, India – December 2024
Lion Pramil Rungta, Calcutta Park Avenue, India – December 2024
Lion Sarbeswar Chhotray, Rourkela Mid Town, India – December 2024
Lion Arup Mondal, Burdwan Mid Town, India – December 2024
Lion Mr. Dilip Saraf, Gauhati, India – December 2024
Lion Mrs. Vaishali Joshi, Gandhinagar Femina, India – December 2024
Lion Mr Rajesh Vandara, Baroda Blood Bank, India – December 2024
Lion Balasaheb Mutke, Chakan, India – December 2024
Lion Dr. P.U. Krishnan, Tirupur East, India – December 2024
Lion Mr T R Tamilmani, Tiruchengode, India – December 2024
Lion T Murugesh Kumar, Madras Poes Garden, India – December 2024
Lion Jong Boo Jung, Seoul New Jongro, Republic of Korea – December 2024
Lion Mrs. Nadia Ouazzani Taibi, Rabat Agdal Ryad, Morocco – December 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 Yu Pi Hsu, Taipei Jenai, Rep of China – October 2024
Lion Mr. Jose Chua, Manila Continental, Philippines – October 2024
Lion H R Chandregowda, Hassan, India – October 2024
Lion Harish Reddy Katanguru, Hyderabad Golden Jubilee, India – October 2024
Lion N Mathivanan, Kurichi Industrial Estate, India – October 2024
Lion Bruce Kubitz, Wind Lake, Wisconsin – November 2024
Lion Lic Jose Luis Samayoa Palacios, San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala – November 2024
Lion Mohammad Rana, Chittagong Golden City, Rep of Bangladesh – November 2024
Lion Miriyala Venkateswara Rao, Vijayawada Jubilee, India – November 2024
Lion Mr D P Bajaj, Gauhati, India – November 2024
Lion Howard Freedman, Naples, Florida – December 2024
Lion Marlene Sager, Santa Maria Dores, Brazil – December 2024
Lion Robert Sy, Manila Absolute, Philippines – December 2024
Lion Mr. Mohammad Zubair Ahmad, Sheikhupura Shaheen, Pakistan – December 2024
Lion Rohit Verma, Sasaram, India – December 2024
Lion Mr. Bhanubhai Vaghela, Sanand, India – December 2024
Lion Isao Matsuoka, Kyoto South, Japan – December 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 C Pandian, Bodinayakanur, India – October 2024
Lion Chun Chi Li, Changhua Ai Shin, Rep of China – December 2024
Lion Rakesh Singh, Rourkela Vedvyas Greater, India – December 2024
Lion Dr. Shantanu Lahkar, Dibrugarh, India – December 2024
Lion Harshvadan Chokshi, Ahmedabad Manav Mandir, India – December 2024
Lion Anil Agrawal, Ahmedabad Karnavati, India – December 2024
Lion Mukesh Shankerlal Chowdhary, Ahmedabad Karnavati, India – December 2024
Lion Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Shantilal Shah, Kalol Greater, India – December 2024
Lion M S Khan, Bhopal South, India – December 2024- Key of Nations — 100 new members
This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 100 new members.
Past winner of this award include:
Lion Mukesh Shankerlal Chowdhary, Ahmedabad Karnavati, India – December 2024
Awards for sponsoring 150-300 members
- Ambassador Key — 150 new members
This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 150 new members.
Past winners of this award include:
Lion Mr. R N Karunanithi, Kurichi Industrial Estate, India – October 2024
Lion Sunil Babulal Jain, Ahmedabad Vibrant, India – November 2024- International Key — 200 new members
This Key award is presented to Lions who sponsor 200 new members.
Past winner of this award include:
Lion Ronnie Martin, Freeport Host, Texas – December 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.
