Each year the Club recognises significant contributions of individuals both vocationally and in service to the Community through our various awards and scholarships. To learn more or make an application, please read more below.
The 2nd Cynthia’s Gift Awards are being presented on Wednesday 27th May 26 by President Philip to four most worthy Awardees who we will jointly mentor with their respective Sponsor Organisations as they pursue their career goals.
Cynthia’s Gift will offer annual funding of up to $10,000 to empower women and girls from underprivileged backgrounds to transform their lives by providing the necessary support to unlock opportunities in critical areas such as education, employment, and financial independence. This will equip recipients with the tools and resources to build a brighter and more secure future.
Rotary Melbourne’s annual Vocational Service Award recognises significant vocational service of community leaders in the community who have achieved distinction in their chosen career and have demonstrably used their vocational skills to selflessly make significant contributions to the community. Nominations for the 2026 Award close on Friday 5 June 2026.
Rotary Melbourne proudly congratulates the 2026 Young Achiever Award recipients -Mahsa Nabizada, Jack Benci, Joel Moffet and Mary Nguyen— who were honoured by Nick Pearce, Co-Founder & former CEO of one of Australia’s leading social enterprises, HoMie at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at the Sofitel on Collins. These inspiring young leaders are already making a significant impact in their fields and communities, continuing the strong legacy of the Award.
Warm congratulations to Jim Orchard who on Tuesday 24 March 26 was presented with a PHF level 8 from a grateful District for his service to DIK. PRIP Jennifer Jones and Rotary Foundation Director Dennis Shore were at DIK to make the presentation. The award was in in recognition of Jim's dedicated service to DIK over many years.
Rotary Melbourne proudly congratulates the 2026 Young Achiever Award recipients -Mahsa Nabizada, Jack Benci, Joel Moffet and Mary Nguyen— who were honoured by Nick Pearce, Co-Founder & former CEO of one of Australia’s leading social enterprises, HoMie at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at the Sofitel on Collins. These inspiring young leaders are already making a significant impact in their fields and communities, continuing the strong legacy of the Award.
Are you interested in environmental sustainability? Have you been working on a project that showcasees this passion? Or, would you like create a project that inspires your peers to consider their environment?
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT IT! The Rotary Melbourne Environmental Sustainability Award seeks secondary school students who can demonstrate leadership and people engagement in sustainable environmental practices.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
The Seniors award which is to recognise the contribution of a man or women of any age, who has given outstanding service in a voluntary capacity to seniors.
The annual Sir John Reid Community Service Award is administered by the Community Welfare Committee of the Club and recognises individuals in the Victorian community whose voluntary community service is judged to be worthy of special notice.
Our Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award is presented annually to a person who has achieved a high level of excellence in their vocation and through such vocation has rendered outstanding service to the community.
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.
