Layperson of the Year

The Layperson of the Year Award honors a layperson in the LaMissTenn District (Kiwanian or non-Kiwanian), who in the opinion of the nominating club has exemplified, in an unusual and/or exceptional way, service above and beyond the call of duty.

If your club recognizes a Layperson of the Year in your community, we suggest that you forward that individual on to the District – let’s find the most outstanding layperson in the District!

The winner will be announced at District Convention, where the award will be presented to a representative of the nominating club, and the following issue of the LaMissTenn District Kiwanis News. The winner need not attend the District Convention. The club should schedule a time at a regular or special club meeting to present the award to the recipient, inviting family members, personal friends, members of the recipient’s law enforcement agency and local government, and members of the press and local media to participate in the presentation ceremony. The LaMissTenn District Foundation will also make a $300 grant to the winner’s charity of choice.

Nominations must be received through the submission form below by June 1, 2026.

2025-2026 CRITERIA:

1. Any layperson, or a non-ordained member of a church may be nominated by any club of the district in good standing. 
2. A nominee may be a Kiwanian or a non-Kiwanian, with no preference to be given to Kiwanians.
3. Only one nomination per club is allowed.
4. All nominations must be approved by the Club’s Board of Directors.
5. Nominations should include items that would justify the worthiness of the individual, including statements of the nominee’s involvement in civic, religious, family, and Kiwanis affairs (if a Kiwanian), and letters of recommendation. The nomination must include a resume of the nominee, one or more photographs of the nominee suitable for reproducing and publication, and any other clippings, etc., to provide as much information as possible to the selection committee.
6. This award shall be under the auspices of the District Committee on Service, whose decision is final.  The Committee may select no more than one (1) recipient for the award. The Committee shall reserve the right to decide each year, based on the quality of the nominations received as to whether the award will be presented.

Submission form will be posted on March 1, 2026.