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Overview:
Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation select a few outstanding Rotarians each year to receive special recognition. We are pleased that Rotary has honored many of our members. Individuals cannot apply for these awards but must be nominated by Rotary International Leadership.
Awards with Past Recipients:
 Service Above Self Award |
| Rotary's highest award for a Rotarian. A maximum of 150 Rotarians of 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide are honored each year |
| 2013 |
James R Lang, Rotary Club of Trumbull |
| 2011 |
Ernestine T. Luise, Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton |
| 2010 |
Dr. Iona N. Black, Rotary Club of New Haven |
| 2009 |
John Powers, Rotary Club of Wallingford |
| 2009 |
Richard C. Benson, Rotary Club of Madison |
| 2008 |
Dr. Paul Spiekermann, Rotary Club of Westport |
| 2007 |
Cathy Forsberg, Rotary Club of Hamden |
| 2006 |
Lynda Hammond, Rotary Club of Hamden |
| 2003 |
Harvey Sellner, Rotary Club of Newtown |
| 2003 |
Abraham I. Gordon, Rotary Club of Bridgeport |
| 1999 |
Owen Sandersen, Rotary Club of Hamden |
| 1995 |
Jeremiah Lowney, Jr., Rotary Club of Norwich |
 Rotary International President Golden Century
Medal & Citation |
| This award is presented by the President of Rotary International to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and commitment. |
| 1997 |
Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP 1998-2000 |
| 1996 |
Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP 1998-2000 |
 Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award |
The highest award presented to a Rotarian by The Rotary Foundation. Most districts do not have any recipients. District 7980 has eight!
Recipient must have previously received the Citation of Meritorious Service |
| Year |
Name, Club |
| 2010 |
James R. Lang, Trumbull |
| 2008 |
Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, Jr., Norwich |
| 2007 |
Edward T. Osterman, Newtown |
| 2006 |
Henry F. Scopp, Sr., Devon |
| 2007 |
Cathy Forsberg, Hamden |
| 2006 |
Lynda Hammond, Hamden |
| 1999 |
John M. "Mac" Leask, II, Fairfield |
| 1995 |
Abraham I. Gordon, Bridgeport |
 Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Setvice |
| Recognizes outstanding Rotarians for their Service to The Rotary Foundation. |
| Year |
Name, Club |
| 2013 |
Colin Gershon, New Haven |
| 2009 |
Ernestine Luise |
| 2008 |
Alan R. Hurst, East Hampton |
| 2006 |
Pamela Akins, New London |
| 2005 |
James R. Lang, Trumbull |
| 2002 |
Edward Osterman, Newtown |
| 1998 |
Gerald Scarano, Groton-Ledyard |
| 1997 |
Harold Greenbaum, Milford |
| 1996 |
Henry F. Scopp, Sr., Devon |
| 1995 |
Rollin Mettler, New Haven |
| 1994 |
Jeremiah Lowney, Jr., Norwich |
| 1993 |
John M. "Mac" Leask, II, Fairfield |
| 1992 |
Abraham I. Gordon, Bridgeport |
| 1991 |
Morton Briggs, Middletown |
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