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Awards
Current Ruritan Awards At A Glance
WHO CAN WIN IT AWARD NAME
AWARD TYPE
Members*
Distinguished Member (DRM) for New
Ruritan Club
DRM Pin; Ruritan National Convention meal + Ruritan National
Convention registration and lodging as applicable
Members*
Distinguished Ruritan Member (DRM) for
New Ruri-Teen Club
Varies depending upon how many Ruri-Teen clubs are started.
Members
Length of Service
Certificate
Members
Club Ruritan or Ruri-Teen of the Year
Club choice
Members
District Ruritan or Ruri-Teen of the Year
Plaque
Members
National Ruritan or Ruri-Teen of the Year
Plaque, Ruritan National Convention registration, + 3 nights
Ruritan National Convention lodging
Youth members
Club Rudy Youth of the Year
Club choice
Youth members
District Rudy Youth of the Year
Plaque
Youth members
National Rudy Youth of the Year
Plaque, Ruritan National Convention registration, + 3 nights
lodging at Ruritan National Convention
Members*
President’s Golden Key
Lapel pin, with bars for 5 and 10 members; plaque for 10
members; free Ruritan National Convention registration for top
recruiter; Ruritan Forever for 65 or more new members.
Members*
J.J. Gwaltney
Lapel pin, plaque, Ruritan Forever designation
Members
Scout Leader Service Award
Certificate and Square Knot Patch
Members
4-H Leader Service Award
Certificate
Members
FFA Leader Service Award
Certificate and pin
Clubs
***
Birthday Fund Recognition
Plaque or certificate
Clubs, districts/areas National Communications (Newsletter -
Printed)
Certificate
Clubs, districts/areas National Communications (Newsletter -
Electronic)
Certificate
Clubs, districts/areas National Communications (Website)
Certificate + seal on Website
Clubs, districts/areas Club Membership Increase
Plaque or certificate (In each category, small, medium, and
large clubs)
Clubs, districts/areas Blue Ribbon
Banner
Clubs, districts/areas* Sponsor Award for Ruritan Clubs
$250 on the one year anniversary
Clubs, districts/areas* Sponsor Award for Ruri-Teen Clubs
$100 on the one year anniversary of the club
Clubs, districts/areas Community Service Merit System
Gold recognition
Clubs, districts/areas Community Service Merit System
All certificates
Club officers
Outstanding Club President / Outstanding
Club Secretary
Office desk set
District officers
Outstanding Zone Governor
Ruritan National apparel and certificate
District officers
Outstanding District Governor
Wrist watch and plaque
District officers
District Governor Growth and Development Plaque
Districts/Areas*
District/Area Growth Recognition
3’ H x 5’ L banner and two 12” H x 24’ L vehicle magnetic signs
(area gets only the magnetic signs)
District officers
***
Foundation Promotion Chair
Plaques or certificate, depending on which is earned
Anyone
***
Tom Downing Fellowship
Plaque and lapel pin
* Growth Award
***
Ruritan National Foundation Award