Peterborough’s two Rotary Clubs have launched the nomination process for the service club’s 2026 Paul Harris Fellow distinction.
Named after Rotary International founder Paul Harris, the distinction recognizes local people who best exemplify the Rotary motto of Service Above Self through their leadership and service to the community or the world at large.
Now in place for more than 45 years, the first non-Rotarian to receive a Paul Harris Fellow was Mother Teresa. Today, nominees may be a Rotarian or non-Rotarian, with each recipient having $1,000 donated to the Rotary International Foundation in their name.
Rotary Club of Peterborough president Tony Grady says there are five avenues of service which nominees can fit into.
Grady says the distinction speaks to the contributions of those who fly under the radar.
Grady say welcoming Paul Harris Fellow recipients to a club meeting for the presentation is an annual highlight of the Rotary calendar.
Nominations are open until September 1st with the recognition event set for November 26th, 6 p.m., at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club. The nomination form can be found online at https://peterboroughrotary.ca/page/paul-harris-fellow-recognition.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
