Rotary Club of Evansville https://www.evansvillerotary.com Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-SiteIcon-32x32.png Rotary Club of Evansville https://www.evansvillerotary.com 32 32 2025 Civic Award Recipient Announced https://www.evansvillerotary.com/2025-civic-award-recipient-announced/ https://www.evansvillerotary.com/2025-civic-award-recipient-announced/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:19 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4885 On July 7, 2026, the Rotary Club of Evansville presented the 2025 Civic Award honoring the most outstanding citizens since 1927. This year’s recipient, Sondra Matthews, was able to turn big dreams into a lasting legacy of service to both Evansville’s minority community and the city as a whole, as founder of the Our Timesnewspaper and the Evansville African American Museum.

Congratulations Sondra!

]]> https://www.evansvillerotary.com/2025-civic-award-recipient-announced/feed/ 0 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 Announced https://www.evansvillerotary.com/20-under-40-class-of-2025-announced/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:32:48 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4611 The Rotary Club of Evansville announces the 20 Under 40 Class of 2025. This year’s class represents 20 leaders from various backgrounds and professions who are helping to shape the Evansville region and its future.

Individuals who are younger than forty years old and have exhibited leadership qualities and characteristics were eligible for nomination. The 20 recipients were selected based on their professional accomplishments and community involvement. 

Click HERE to view the 20 Under 40 Class of 2025.

]]> 2024 Civic Award Recipient Announced https://www.evansvillerotary.com/2024-civic-award-recipient-announced/ Mon, 19 May 2025 16:31:07 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4485 On May 13, 2025, the Rotary Club of Evansville presented the 2024 Civic Award honoring the most outstanding citizens since 1927. This year, Cathy Renner received this award for more than a decade of leading and expanding the Rotary Santa Run, to the betterment of the Rotary Club of Evansville and of the greater Evansville community.

Congratulations Cathy!

]]> Classroom Enrichment Grants Awarded https://www.evansvillerotary.com/classroom-enrichment-grants-awarded/ Thu, 01 May 2025 18:12:49 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4469

Private/Parochial School Recipients

Public School Recipients

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Rotary Club of Evansville hosted community educators at their noon Luncheon. The Rotary Foundation of Evansville, in partnership with Liberty Federal Credit Union, is proud to announce the funding of 71 innovative classroom projects across public, private, and parochial schools, totaling $55,512.25 in support. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to empowering educators and enhancing the learning experience for students throughout the community. By investing in creative and impactful educational initiatives, the Rotary Foundation of Evansville and Liberty Federal Credit Union continue to champion excellence in education and help local teachers bring their classroom visions to life.

]]> ROTARY SANTA RUN: Evansville Rotary’s elves are busy preparing for the Santa Run on Saturday, 12/7/2024 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/rotary-santa-run-evansville-rotarys-elves-are-busy-preparing-for-the-santa-run-on-saturday-12-7-2024/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:48:15 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4233 The 11th annual Evansville Rotary Santa Run!!

Join us for the 9AM for the CANNON start from Buffalo Trace Council’s
Eykamp Scout Center,
3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville.

The 5K run and 1 mile walk will be held on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024 at 9 am. The 5K race will begin at the Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN and travel west to Vann Ave and winds through east-side neighborhoods of Evansville. The course is relatively flat.

For those participants who would rather stroll the 1 mile course, it will begin at the Buffalo Trace Council and lead you over the pedestrian bridge and back to the start, which is away from the running Santa’s.

Beginning at 8:30am is the Santa Elf kids run from 50 meters to 150 meters for kids ages 1-9.  All finishers of the kids run will receive a medal.

Click HERE to register today!

]]> 20 Under 40 Class of 2024 Announced https://www.evansvillerotary.com/20-under-40-class-of-2024-announced/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:28:14 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4217 The Rotary Club of Evansville announces the 20 Under 40 Class of 2024. This year’s class represents 20 leaders from various backgrounds and professions who are helping to shape the Evansville region and its future.

Individuals who are younger than forty years old and have exhibited leadership qualities and characteristics were eligible for nomination. The 20 recipients were selected based on their professional accomplishments and community involvement. 

Click HERE to view the 20 Under 40 Class of 2024.

]]> 20 Under 40 Deadline Extended https://www.evansvillerotary.com/20-under-40-deadline-extended/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:46:07 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4174 The deadline for 20 Under 40 nominations has been extended to July 2nd 2024 at 5pm. Each year, the Rotary Club of Evansville celebrates the next generation of leaders in our community with the 20 Under 40 event. Individuals who are younger than 40, living in Vanderburgh and neighboring counties, and have exhibited leadership qualities and community involvement are eligible for nomination.

Nominate an outstanding leader today!

]]> 2023 Civic Award Recipient Announced https://www.evansvillerotary.com/2023-civic-award-recipient-announced/ Fri, 03 May 2024 17:23:47 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4113 On April 30, 2024, the Rotary Club of Evansville presented the 2023 Civic Award honoring the most outstanding citizens since 1927. This year, Bob Jones received the award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and numerous accomplishments in business, civic and not-for-profit organizations, especially as head of the COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region and the Mayoral Transition Team in 2023-2024.

Congratulations Bob!

]]> Classroom Enrichment Grants Deadline Extended! https://www.evansvillerotary.com/classroom-enrichment-grants-deadline-extended/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:09:27 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4028 The grant application deadline has been extended to January 31, 2024! 

Liberty Federal Credit Union and the Rotary Club of Evansville have teamed up to offer $40,000 in Classroom Enrichment Grants!  All educators in the Public, Parochial, and Private schools in the Evansville area are encouraged to apply. Applications are available on our website.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@evansvillerotary.com.

]]> Liberty Federal Credit Union and Rotary Club of Evansville Offering Classroom Enrichment Grants https://www.evansvillerotary.com/liberty-federal-credit-union-and-rotary-club-of-evansville-offering-classroom-enrichment-grants/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:22:01 +0000 https://www.evansvillerotary.com/?p=4003 Liberty Federal Credit Union and the Rotary Club of Evansville have teamed up to offer all educators in the Public, Parochial, and Private schools in the Evansville area the opportunity to apply for a Classroom Enrichment Grant.  The grant applications are currently being accepted and will close on January 15, 2024. Please share this news with all the teachers you know!  The applications are available on our website. If you have any questions, please email us at info@evansvillerotary.com.

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