Wilmington Rotary Club seeks nominations for 2027 Leaders in Service Awards
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Rotary Club is accepting nominations for its 2027 Leaders in Service Awards, recognizing people whose leadership and community service have made a difference across the Cape Fear region.
The sixth annual awards will honor three people from the business, nonprofit and government sectors, with one recipient selected from each category.
Nominations are open through Jan. 15, 2027.
According to the Wilmington Rotary Club, nominees may be current or former leaders of their organizations and do not need to be Rotary members.
The selection process will focus on the nominees’ contributions to the community, integrity, fairness and ability to build partnerships and encourage others to serve.
Those submitting nominations must provide a written narrative of 300 to 500 words describing the nominee’s accomplishments, including specific examples of their impact on the community.
Nomination guidelines and an online submission form are available online. The form also includes instructions for submitting nominations by mail or email.
The three honorees will be recognized during the Leaders in Service Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at the Burney Center on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus.
Founded in 1915, the Wilmington Rotary Club supports community service initiatives involving education, health, environmental stewardship and international humanitarian efforts.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit their website.
