D7910 Award Recipients

We proudly celebrate and congratulate the outstanding Rotarians and clubs who have been recognized with Rotary International and District Awards. These prestigious honors reflect their extraordinary dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to Service Above Self. Through their passion, generosity, and tireless efforts, these individuals and clubs continue to inspire others, strengthen our communities, and demonstrate the incredible impact of Rotary in action.

Rotary International Service Above Self Award

The Service Above Self Award is considered the highest honor that Rotary International (RI) can bestow on a member. It recognizes up to 150 outstanding Rotarians and Rotaractors worldwide each year whose service makes an impact on humanity. No more than one recipient is selected from a given district each year, and a person can receive the award only once. 

1992-1993   -   Simon Witter    (Southbridge)
1996-1997   -   Edward Hall    (Worcester)
2009-2010   -   Richard Manelis    (Framingham)
2013-2014   -   Carol Toomey    (Nashoba Valley)
2014-2015   -   Michael Razza    (Westwood)
2015-2016   -   Klaus Hachfeld    (Sturbridge)
2020-2021   -   Edward Flannery    (Acton-Boxborough)
2015-2016   -   Klaus Hachfeld    (Sturbridge)
2022-2023   -   June Grace    (Concord)
2025-2026   -   Ralph Hammond    (Bedford)

 

Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award

The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award honors up to 50 Rotarians or Rotaractors worldwide per year who have performed exemplary service to the Foundation. They must have previously received the Citation for Meritorious Service at least four years earlier.   

1979-1980   -   Alfred Horka    (Westborough)
2022-2023   -   Ralph Hammond    (Bedford)
2025-2026   -   Klaus Hachfeld    (Sturbridge)
 

Avenues of Service Award (Rotary International Level)

The Avenues of Service Award (Rotary International Level) recognizes Rotarians and Rotaractors who have received district-level recognition in all five Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, and Youth Service. 

2025-2026   -   Ralph Hammond    (Bedford)
 

Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity

The Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity recognizes up to 150 non-Rotarians and non-Rotaractors worldwide who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service through Rotary. 

2025-2026   -   Mrs. Patricia Gauvin    (Fitchburg) 

Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service

The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service honors one Rotarian or Rotaractor per district who has been actively involved in outstanding service related to The Rotary Foundation. 

1975-1976   -   Alfred Horka    (Westborough)
1979-1980   -   Robert Erickson    (Acton-Boxborough)
1983-1984   -   Edward Flannery    (Acton-Boxborough)
1988-1989   -   Peter Sanders    (Natick)
1990-1991   -   Norman Tucker    (Ayer)
1990-1991   -   Thomas Huckins    (Concord)
1992-1993   -   Alden Jefts    (Westborough)
1993-1994   -   Edward Hall    (Worcester)
1998-1999   -   Chester Thompson    (Marlborough)
1999-2000   -   Robert Golosov    (Westwood)
2006-2007   -   Michael Razza    (Westwood)
2008-2009   -   Ralph Hammond    (Bedford)
2010-2011   -   Klaus Hachfeld    (Sturbridge)
2011-2012   -   Salvatore DeFazio    (Wellesley)
2013-2014   -   Alan Bowers    (Athol-Orange Area)
2014-2015   -   John Peterson    (Billerica)
2015-2016   -   Roy Balfour    (Shrewsbury)
2016-2017   -   Robert Cassidy    (Bedford)
2025-2026   -   Richard Manelis    (Framingham)
 

Avenues of Service Citation (District Level)

The Avenues of Service Award (District Level) recognizes the efforts of Rotarians and Rotaractors in one of Rotary's five Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, and Youth Service. 

1997-1998   -   Robert Welling    (Needham)
1997-1998   -   Linda Largey    (Leominster)
1998-1999   -   Arthur Dobson    (Shrewsbury)
1998-1999   -   Peter D'Errico    (Franklin)
2000-2001   -   James Herbert    (Athol-Orange Area)
2000-2001   -   Frank Geishecker    (Dedham)
2000-2001   -   John Bartlett    (Sudbury)
2000-2001   -   Edward Swiderski    (Blackstone Valley)
2000-2001   -   Paul Johnston    (Ayer)
2000-2001   -   Karen Fusco    (Fitchburg)
2000-2001   -   Barry Ansin    (Leominster)
2000-2001   -   Richard Storrs    (Montachusett Area)
2000-2001   -   Elias Audy    (Brookline)
2000-2001   -   Elkin Montoya    (World Disability Advocacy)
2001-2002   -   Bill Goodwin    (Fitchburg)
2005-2006   -   Samuel Sawyer    (The Brookfields)
2005-2006   -   Maurice Liverman    (Brookline)
2005-2006   -   Stanley Berezin    (Framingham)
2005-2006   -   Beverly Gray    (Sturbridge)
2005-2006   -   Mark Ellis    (Athol-Orange Area)
2007-2008   -   Beverly Sawyer    (The Brookfields)
2009-2010   -   Richard Hale    (Concord)
2009-2010   -   Arnold Miller    (Brookline)
2009-2010   -   Patricia Doyle    (Northborough)
2009-2010   -   Robert Acevedo    (Franklin)
2009-2010   -   Maila Berry    (Montachusett Area)
2009-2010   -   Diana Nestorova    (Acton-Boxborough)
2009-2010   -   Jonathan Vo    (Worcester)
2010-2011   -   J Paul Gauvin    (Fitchburg)
2010-2011   -   Debra Vescovi    (Athol-Orange Area)
2010-2011   -   Lynn Duffy O'Shea    (The Brookfields)
2011-2012   -   William Walsh    (Fitchburg East)
2013-2014   -   Leonore Ouellette    (Dracut)
2013-2014   -   Frank Rowbotham    (Wellesley)
2013-2014   -   Richard Garcia    (Nashoba Valley)
2014-2015   -   Mary Garcia    (Nashoba Valley)
2020-2021   -   Richard Manelis    (Framingham)