Boulder Flatirons Rotary
Boulder Flatirons Rotary

Awards

Recognizing literacy, service, and community leadership.

Boulder Flatirons Rotary presents two annual awards honoring individuals and organizations whose work strengthens Boulder County and reflects the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self.

Boulder County

Literacy Award

Literacy Recognition

Literacy Award

Recognizing excellence in literacy programs offered by Boulder County nonprofits, schools, libraries, public institutions, and individuals.

Literacy may include reading, writing, financial, health, digital, and media literacy.

Up to $2,000 cash award

The recipient is recognized during September, Rotary International's Literacy Month.

Service Above Self

Spark Plug Award

Community Service

Norris Hermsmeyer “Spark Plug” Award

Honoring a Rotarian or non-Rotarian whose life and work exemplify service, leadership, initiative, and the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self.

The award recognizes someone who has sparked a new initiative or made an exceptional contribution of time, talent, or resources to the community.

$2,000 charitable award

The winner selects a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit to receive the award and is recognized at the Annual Charter Banquet.

Nominations

Help us recognize those making a difference.

Explore each award to review its qualifications, nomination requirements, deadline, and online nomination form.