SIGNATURE PROJECT CONTEST

Signature projects show the impact a Kiwanis club can have on a community. From playgrounds and parks to festivals and fundraisers, signature projects are the hallmarks of what Kiwanis clubs are known for in their communities. 

This year, Kiwanis International hosted the ninth annual Signature Project Recognition Program for clubs and districts. Clubs with 27 members or fewer were judged in the Group I category. Clubs with 28 members or more were judged in Group II. Each group was judged separately, and the top 10 finalists were determined for each group. 

The top three selections from each group were recognized as the gold, silver and bronze winners at the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. The winning projects in each group were awarded US$2,000, $1,500 and $1,000! 

For the 2026 Signature Project Contest, clubs will submit their project details using the online contest entry form, which will be posted at the bottom of this page in January 2026 or will be sent to you from your district leadership. Each club’s entry will be sent to their district for selection of the Group I or Group II projects that the district will enter into the 2026 Signature Project Contest. 

The Kiwanis International Board Committee on Service and Partnerships reviews qualifying submissions and selects the finalists. Finalists will be recognized at the 2026 Kiwanis International Convention, where the first, second and third place winners for each group will be announced. Finalists will be notified of their selection in time to take advantage of any early-registration discounts.