2019 SIGNATURE PROJECT CONTEST WINNERS 

Kiwanis members change the world — one child and one community at a time. From playgrounds and parks to festivals and fundraisers, signature projects are the hallmarks of what Kiwanis clubs are known for in their communities.

Kiwanis International held a Signature Project Recognition Program and Contest to celebrate the great work being done by clubs. The program showcases the many club-level projects Kiwanians undertake around the world to make a difference in communities. Members of the Kiwanis International Board Subcommittee-Communications reviewed qualifying submissions and chose the winners. The top three winners were announced and recognized during the Kiwanis International convention. (See the contest details.)

GOLD	Alabama District, Kiwanis Club of Montgomery
	Since 1954, the Alabama National Fair has provided fun for all ages, thanks to days filled with events, competitions, exhibits, vendors and rides. The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery organizes the fair every year and has contributed more than $7.4 million to children in need during its 65-year run.
SILVER	Australia District, Kiwanis Club of Bendigo
	A community assessment in Bendigo showed poor literacy rates among the community’s children. The Kiwanis Club of Bendigo works to reverse that trend by placing book boxes in places where children visit. Kids can read, borrow, swap or keep the books, having fun while enhancing their reading abilities. The project has been so successful that several other charitable groups have joined the effort.
BRONZE	Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District, Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge
	The Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, doesn’t just do a pancake breakfast – it’s a festival. And for 45 of the festival’s 69 years, it’s been a place where children perform and show their art. That’s because the club discovered that kids benefit from an opportunity to publicly display their talents to a wide audience. The event has evolved into one of the largest and oldest juried talent shows in Louisiana. Additionally, the club raises nearly $25,000 each year from the festival for service projects.

2019 FINALISTS

2019 DISTRICT SUBMISSIONS