RuritanClubandDistrictOfficersHandbook

Current Ruritan Awards At A Glance

WHO CAN WIN IT

AWARD NAME

AWARD TYPE

PRESENTED BY

PRESENTATION TIME PERIOD POSTMARKED DEADLINE

Members*

Distinguished Member (DRM) for New Ruritan Club

DRM Pin; Ruritan National Convention meal & Ruritan National Convention registration and lodging as applicable

Ruritan National President

District/Ruritan National Convention

Calendar Year

N/A

Members*

Distinguished Ruritan Member (DRM) for New Ruri-Teen Club

Varies depending upon how many Ruri-Teen clubs are started.

Ruritan National President

District/Ruritan National Convention

Calendar Year

N/A

Members Members

Length of Service

Certificate Club choice

Club president Club president

Club meeting Club meeting

N/A

N/A

Club Ruritan or Ruri-Teen of the Year District Ruritan or Ruri- Teen of the Year

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Before Oct. 1

Members

Plaque

District/area governor

District convention/club meeting

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Before Oct. 1

Members

National Ruritan or Ruri- Teen of the Year

Plaque, Ruritan National Convention registration, & 3 nights Ruritan National Convention lodging

Ruritan National President

Ruritan National Convention

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Nov. 1

Youth members

Club Rudy Youth of the Year District Rudy Youth of the Year

Club choice

Club president

Club meeting

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Before Oct. 1

Youth members

Plaque

District/area governor

District convention/club meeting

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Before Oct. 1

Youth members

National Rudy Youth of the Year

Plaque, Ruritan National Convention registration, + 3 nights lodging at Ruritan National Convention

Ruritan National President

Ruritan National Convention

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 Nov. 1

Members*

President’s Golden Key Lapel pin, with bars for 5 member increments, free Ruritan National Convention registration for top recruiter; Ruritan Forever for 65 or more new members.

Club president

Club meeting

Calendar Year to determine top recruiter

N/A

Members*

J.J. Gwaltney

Lapel pin, plaque, Ruritan Forever designation Certificate and Square Knot Patch

Ruritan National President District governor

Ruritan National Convention

Calendar Year

N/A

Members

Scout Leader Service Award 4-H Leader Service Award FFA Leader Service Award

Varies

Jan. 1 - Nov. 1 Nov. 1

Members

Certificate

District governor

Varies

Jan. 1 - Nov. 1 Nov. 1

Members

Certificate and pin

District governor

Varies

Jan. 1 - Nov. 1 Nov. 1

Clubs ***

Birthday Fund Recognition

Plaque or certificate

District governor

District meeting

N/A

Oct. 10 for presentation at District Convention

Clubs, districts/areas National Communications (Newsletter - Printed)

Certificate

Ruritan National President

Ruritan National Convention

Sept. 1 - Aug. 1 Nov. 1

Clubs, districts/areas National Communications (Newsletter - Electronic)

Certificate

Ruritan National President

Ruritan National Convention

Sept. 1 - Aug. 1 Nov. 1

* Growth Award *** Ruritan National Foundation Award

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Revised 8/2021