This award honors a Rotary club or district-led initiative that powerfully supports Rotary International’s signature campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. From creative fundraisers to impactful awareness drives, this category celebrates projects that showcase extraordinary dedication, visibility, and collaboration in advancing the “End Polio Now” cause.
Whether through media campaigns, partnerships, events, or public mobilization, the best initiatives educate communities, inspire action, and raise critical resources. This category is about efforts that move people—not just to donate, but to care, share, and join the fight to end polio once and for all.
What we’re looking for:
Clear Advocacy Message – A strong educational component that informs and mobilizes communities around global polio eradication.
Fundraising Success – Creative, effective fundraising efforts that demonstrate measurable results.
Collaborative Impact – Broad participation from members and partners across sectors to extend the campaign’s reach.
Media Visibility – Use of traditional and digital platforms to elevate awareness and strengthen Rotary’s public image.
How effectively the project educates the public about Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign and the importance of global vaccination.
Total funds raised or resources mobilized in support of the campaign, including innovative fundraising strategies.
Member involvement, and partnerships with LGUs, NGOs, schools, or other sectors that helped amplify the initiative’s reach.
Use of media, social platforms, and public events to promote Rotary’s leadership in the fight to end polio.
Tips for a Great “End Polio Now” Initiative Entry
Share clear photos, posters, or videos of the initiative in action.
Include creative fundraising concepts or unique local strategies.
Showcase partnerships or endorsements that strengthened your efforts.
Highlight outcomes: amount raised, number of people reached, or awareness gained.
Be sure to use Rotary’s updated branding and official End Polio Now materials.
Upload campaign materials to Google Drive or YouTube and include links in your submission.
Have you led or supported a project that puts the spotlight on Rotary’s flagship cause? Share your success story and submit your entry for the Best “End Polio Now” Initiative Award—and let your action inspire the world to finish the fight.