John Greenaway award
This award is given to the club or individual(s) who has made the greatest contribution to an International project.
PDG John gave this award in 1997, the year he completed his term as District Governor, as a way of encouraging Clubs to support International projects. He had been a little disappointed hearing Club after Club say that they raised their money locally and therefore should spend it locally, when only comparatively small donations to the Third World could make such a big difference. This was the time that Gift for Living was getting underway, when River Blindness was being tackled by Lions with great success, with the help of Jimmy Carter Foundation and MERCK, an American pharmaceutical firm, also Lions Sight Programme was very active, wind up radios etc were all happening and he wanted to encourage clubs to do more for the Third World, where our work is so much appreciated.
To enter please record your activities on the Lion Portal and complete the Competition Entry Form which will be sent out in November. This should be completed and returned to me by 15th March so that judging can take place before Convention.
It had not been awarded since 2019 until 2023.
In 2024 it was awarded to Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club who supports the Peace Poster competition, runs street collections in aid of LCIF appeals and supports the Youth Exchange programme.
The winners in 2023 were Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club.
For previous winners please visit the District 105d website
PDG Judith Goodchild 105SC Competitions Advisor
Email:competitions@lions105sc.org.uk
