Paul Harris Community Awards

Each year, the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek grants Paul Harris Community Awards to deserving non-Rotarian members of our community.The Paul Harris Community Awards are named in honor of Rotary’s founder to recognize individuals who embody the organization’s motto, “Service Above Self.” These awards celebrate community members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to service and goodwill, often without seeking recognition. By acknowledging these unsung heroes, we uphold the values that Paul Harris instilled in Rotary—a dedication to ethical leadership and community betterment.

What We Look For: 

Honorees are nominated by RCCC Rotarians and are selected based on their genuine deeds and actions that reflect a deep commitment to serving others. Those recognized typically:

• Demonstrate goodwill through meaningful actions
• Go above and beyond the call of duty
• Seek no recognition and are not self-serving
• Are not active Rotarians

2026

• Elena Griffis
• Chad Ahalt
• Caroline Gaver

2025

• Tony Peterson
• Erin Gambrill
• Sara Laird
• Howard and Lynn Cary

2024

• Shari Scher
• Mark Spurrier
• Rose Chaney

2023

• Eric Rhodes
• Stephen Tate

2022

• Lou Stavely
• Tricia Griffiths
• Jen Alcorn

2021

• Dr. Barbara Brookmeyer
• Brooke Desantis

2020

• Sean Nicholson

2019

• Serena Roy
• Dr. Julio Menocal

2018

• Richard Trawick
• Richard Griffin

2017

• Peter Brehm
• Pete Kremers
• Arnold Farlow