A DISTRICT “ENCOURAGE YOUTH – PROTECT OUR FUTURE" AWARD will be presented to each of the first ten members who sponsor a member between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012, and the Club Roster Adjustment(s) received by Optimist International on or before September 30, 2012.
A DISTRICT “ENCOURAGE YOUTH – PROTECT OUR FUTURE" AWARD will be presented to each member sponsoring five (5) new members between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012, and the Club Roster Adjustment(s) received by Optimist International on or before September 30, 2012.
THE GOVERNOR NATE GINGERICH TROPHY (District Leadership Award) will be presented to the individual who best exemplifies leadership abilities in the District and who also contributes to the growth of the District.
THE GOVERNOR MARGIE SHEPHERD TROPHY will be presented to an individual on the District Convention Team who has supported the planning and direction of the convention through their hard work and abilities.
THE PYRAMID AWARD will be presented to the individual who has shown dedication to our organization through their dedication and service to Optimist International, our District and their Club during the "Encourage Youth – Protect Our Future" Optimist year.
CORNER STONE AWARD: The Corner Stone Award has been donated in honour of the long and outstanding service and dedication of Past Governors Pat Rehkopf and Ab Flood. Those nominated for this award should exemplify these individuals by their own dedication to our organization through continuous years of service to Optimist International, our District, and their club.
GOVERNOR'S AWARD (In memory of our friend, Past Distinguished Governor Pat Rehkopf, recognizing the work, dedication and leadership supporting the Governor in reaching the District Goals) is presented to the Midwestern Ontario District Optimist(s) who exemplifies the 2011~2012 District theme “Encourage Youth – Protect Our Future".
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" AWARD will be presented to each club that sponsors a new club and has it organized by September 30, 2012.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" BANNER PATCH will be presented to each club that adds five (5) new members between October 1, 2011, and September 30,2012, and the Club Roster Adjustment(s) received by Optimist International on or before September 30,2012.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" BANNER PATCH will be presented to the top club in each Zone that achieves the highest points in the Achievements and Awards Program (A&A) as of September 30,2012.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" NET +1 AWARD will be presented to the top club that achieves a NET +1 in membership between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012 and the Club Roster Adjustment received by Optimist International on or before September 30, 2012.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" AWARD will be presented to each club with fewer than 20 members on October 1, 2011, that achieves 20 or more in membership by September 30, 2012 and the Club Roster Adjustment(s) received by Optimist International on or before September 30, 2012.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH - PROTECT OUR FUTURE" BANNER PATCH will be presented to each club that sponsors a JOOI Club and has it organized by September 30, 2012.
THE GOVERNOR EDEN SNYDER TROPHY (Achievements and Awards) will be presented to the club that stands first in total Achievement and Awards Program points in the District on September 30,2012.
THE STEWART MACDONALD TROPHY (New Club Building Memorial Award) will be presented to the club that organizes the first new club in the 2011-2012 Optimist Year.
THE GOVERNOR HUGH GOODFELLOW TROPHY (Membership Award) will be presented to the club with the largest net increase in membership between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012.
THE GOVERNOR JACK MAHONEY TROPHY (Largest New Club Building Award) will be presented to the club that organizes a new club with the most charter members in the 2011-2012 Optimist Year.
THE GOVERNOR DALE DUFFIELD TROPHY (Scrapbook Award) will be presented to the winner of the club scrapbook contest for clubs with 41 or more members.
THE GOVERNOR CLARKE McLEOD TROPHY (Scrapbook Award) will be presented to the winner of the club scrapbook contest for clubs with 40 or fewer members.
THE NORTHSIDE TROPHIES AND AWARDS TROPHY (Best Overall Club Newsletter) will be presented to the overall winner of the club newsletter contest. Winners in each of the four categories (75+, 41 - 74,40 or less members and new club) will receive a plaque.
A DISTRICT "ENCOURAGE YOUTH . . . PROTECT OUR FUTURE AWARD will be presented to each Club President or their designate who attends ALL four Quarter Board meetings between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012.
THE GOVERNOR JIM NOTHER TROPHY (Leadership Award – “Club President”) will be presented to the Club President who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within their own club and who has contributed to the growth in our organization.
