The following awards have been approved by the International Board of Directors for the Leo Club Program and participation in other association activities:
# Leo of the Year Award: This prestigious award honors Leos who have demonstrated superior achievement. A multiple district council of governors or a single district (that is not a part of multiple district) may nominate one Leo each year for this gold medallion and certificate award. Nominations must be received by the Youth Programs Department by June 1.
# Leo Club Excellence Award: Each district governor annually may nominate one Leo club from the district for this award. The nomination must be endorsed by the district Leo club chairperson. Applications must be submitted to the Youth Programs Department by August 15 following the close of the fiscal year in which the club is nominated. Winners will receive a banner patch and chevron in Leo colors.
# 100% Leo Multiple District President Award: A Leo multiple district president who meets specific requirements during his/her year in office may be awarded this certificate 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.
# 100% Leo District President Award: A Leo district president who meets specific requirements during his/her year in office may be awarded this certificate 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.
# 100% Leo Club President Award: A Leo club president who meets specific requirements during his/her 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 District/Multiple District Officers Pins: Upon receipt of the Annual Leo District/Multiple District Report, Youth Programs will automatically send pins for the Leo district/multiple district president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and past president (if he/she was reported). Pins are sent to the current Leo district/multiple district president.
# Leo Club Extension Award for Leo Club Sponsorship: Award certificates are issued to the president of the
sponsoring Lions club and the Leo club advisor when a Leo club is certified. The certificates are sent from the Youth Programs Department upon receipt of official notification of a new Leo club. The sponsoring Lions club can request additional certificates for anyone it wishes to thank for assisting in organizing the new Leo club.
# Leo Club Sponsorship Patch: A sponsorship banner patch is issued to each Lions club upon sponsoring a Leo club.
# Leo Club Extension Award: Certificates are awarded to council chairpersons, multiple district Leo club chairpersons and Leo multiple district presidents who achieve a net gain of at least five new Leo clubs in their multiple district by June 30. Certificates are awarded to district governors, district chairpersons and Leo district presidents who achieve a net gain of at least three new Leo clubs in their district by June 30.
# Top Ten Leo Club Extension Award: Gold lapel pins are issued to district Leo club chairpersons and Leo district
presidents of the ten districts with the highest net gain growth of new Leo clubs during a Lions fiscal year. Multiple district Leo club chairpersons and Leo multiple district presidents who supported the Leo club extension efforts of a Top Ten District will also each receive a lapel pin.
# Leo Spotlight on Children Award: Leo clubs that complete a Spotlight on Children project to help children in adverse circumstances can apply for a banner patch award. Individual Leos who provide a high level of support to a Spotlight on Children project is eligible to receive a Certificate of Recognition.
# Leo – Lion Serving Together Award: Upon verification of eligibility, a banner patch featuring the Leo club and Lions club logos shall be issued to both the Leo club and its Lions club sponsor for successful completion of joint projects and other types of activities supporting Leo-Lion collaboration. Applications can be submitted to the Youth Programs Department.
# Leo October Membership Growth Award: A gold award pin shall be issued to any Leo who brings in three or more new members to his or her Leo club during October, Leo Membership Growth Month.
# Leo club and Sponsoring Lions club anniversary patches: The Youth Programs Department at International
Headquarters automatically sends an anniversary banner patch to Leo and Lions clubs that have achieved the fifth
anniversary of their club and sponsorship of their Leo club, respectively. Patches are sent at anniversaries in multiples of five years thereafter.
# Lions Young Leaders in Service Awards: Lions Clubs International will issue a congratulatory letter from the
international president and a certificate for each award recipient submitted. Youth who complete 50 hours of
community service will receive a silver seal certificate. Youth who complete 100 or more hours of community service will receive a gold seal certificate.
# International Club Twinning Award: Leo clubs that participate in the International Club Twinning Program are
eligible to receive a special certificate or banner patch as recognition of their participation.
# Leo Award of Honor: This award recognizes a Leo member who has achieved outstanding accomplishments during the year and who is nominated for the award by the Leos themselves. The award is a lapel medal hung from a ribbon. The medal can be purchased from the Official Lions Club Supply Catalog.
# Attendance Awards: The attendance tab sold by the Club Supplies Division for use with the regular Lions lapel button may be sold to Lions clubs to be given to Leo members and used with Leo club lapel pins.
# Leo Club Advisor Outstanding Service Award: This award recognizes Leo club advisors who have demonstrated outstanding service in guiding and developing their Leo clubs. A club advisor who meets specific requirements may be awarded this certificate by the sponsoring Lions club president.
# Leo Club Advisor Five-Year Service Award: Leo club advisors who successfully complete five years of dedicated service are eligible to receive a special lapel pin and certificate. The pin and certificate are awarded by the sponsoring Lions club president. The advisor’s name is also listed on the Lions Web site.
# Leo Club Chairperson Achievement Award: District and multiple district Leo club chairpersons who meet specific criteria may be awarded this certificate by the district governor or council chairperson, respectively. Award criteria categories include extension, leadership development, district/multiple district Leo activities, administration and promotion.
# LCIF Awards: Leo club members 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. For details, contact the Lions Clubs International Foundation at International Headquarters.
Youth Programs Department Lions Clubs International
300 W 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 USA
Telephone: 630-571-5466, ext. 324
Fax: 630-571-8890
E-mail: leo@lionsclubs.org