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Robert Connelly Medal of Heroism
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The Kiwanis International Board of Trustees established the
Robert P. Connelly Medal "for service beyond the call of duty."
The first Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism was awarded
posthumously to Robert P. Connelly at the 52nd Annual Kiwanis
International Convention in Houston, Texas (1967) with this
statement -"By his
unselfish action he put
tremendous and dramatic
meaning into
the phrase 'personal involvement,' which is so
much a part of Kiwanis philosophy.
This man was the epitome
of all that Kiwanis strives to be. |
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A list of this year's medal recipients is available
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A
nomination form is available for downloading, as well as the
brochure. |
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World Service Medal
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The
Kiwanis International Foundation awards the world
service medal annually to an individual, organization,
or agency that enhances the quality of life for a
significant number of people in a substantial way.
Contributions to this endowment help underwrite the
annual grant of US $10,000 given by Kiwanis International
Foundation to the Kiwanis World Service Medal recipient
for the advancement of his or her cause.
A list of past
World Service Medal winners is available
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Winner of 2004

Craig Kielburger
Kielburger, age 20, enrolled at the University
of Toronto, is the founder of Free the Children,
an international network of children helping children
through representation, leadership and action.
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Winner of 2003

Christel DeHaan
In 1998, DeHann
launched Christel House - a registered, 501(c)(3) public charity
- to help children break the cycle of poverty and become
self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies.
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Winner of 2002

Binh Rybacki
Rybacki, the
Vietnamese American woman who founded Children of Peace
International, built safe places for hundreds of children
working as street peddlers, beggars and prostitutes.
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Winner of 2001

Roger Moore
Film and television
star Roger Moore has served as a special representative for the
United Nations Children's Fund for many years. In addition, he
has served as Honorary Chairman of the Kiwanis Worldwide Service
Project and played a vital role in helping Kiwanis raise US$75
million to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders. |
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Information on the World Service Medal and nomination
form is available
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