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Signature Project contest info
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.
Kiwanis International hosts the annual Signature Project Recognition Program for clubs and districts. Clubs with 27 members or fewer are judged in the Group I category. Clubs with 28 members or more are judged in Group II. Each group is judged separately, and the top 10 finalists are determined for each group.
The 2027 Signature Project Contest will be open for submissions in January 2027.
Clubs will submit their project details using the online contest entry form, which will be posted at the bottom of this page in January 2027 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 2027 Signature Project Contest.
The top three selections from each group are recognized as the gold, silver and bronze winners. The winning projects in each group are awarded US$2,000, $1,500 and $1,000!
The Kiwanis International Board Committee on Service and Partnerships reviews qualifying submissions and selects the finalists. Finalists will be recognized at the 2027 Kiwanis International Convention and/or other communication channels.
What is a signature project?
Think about what your Kiwanis club is known for in your community. It can be a service project or a fundraiser. Signature projects:
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- Are recurring. (Note: A new project can qualify as a signature project if the intent is to continue the project.)
- Enhance the Kiwanis image.
- Demonstrate significant impact on the community in terms of monies raised or children served.
- Strengthen membership and partnership opportunities.
While the district should determine how to select its club-level Group I and Group II submissions, the project should follow the outlined criteria.