2024 Rotary District 6270 Agent of Peace Nomination

Rotary has long championed peace as a cornerstone of its mission, believing that conflict should never be accepted as inevitable. From its early days, Rotary has fostered understanding through service projects and training programs that equip communities with the skills needed to resolve disputes and promote harmony. This commitment to peace was first publicly articulated in 1918 when Halifax Rotarian Donald MacRae urged Rotary to become an agent for goodwill among nations. In 1921, Rotary included this vision in its Constitution: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Today, Rotary’s peacebuilding efforts are more cohesive and inclusive than ever, addressing root causes of conflict such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of education. The Rotary District 6270 Agent of Peace Award honors individuals in Southeast Wisconsin whose efforts to promote peace and humanitarian work transcend their expected duties. The recipient need not be a member of a Rotary Club, and they may nominate themselves. The honoree will be recognized for their work at the Rotary District 6270 Foundation Dinner on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford, WI.

Eligibility and Nomination Criteria for the Agent of Peace Award

Anyone in Southeast Wisconsin is invited to nominate an individual for this award. Whether you are a community member, business leader, educator, or Rotary member, your input is valued. You do not need to be a Rotary member to nominate someone who has made significant contributions to creating peaceful spaces and fostering a culture of peace.

This award celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, and we encourage everyone in the region to participate by recognizing those making a positive impact. Nominations, including self-nominations, from across Southeast Wisconsin are welcome. However, the nominee's peacebuilding efforts should go beyond their primary job responsibilities.

Evaluation Criteria

Residency

• The nominee must be a resident of Wisconsin.

Award Categories

• One winner will be chosen from the General Community nominees and one from the Rotary Club member nominees.

Nominations Focus Areas

• Impact on Peacebuilding
  • Describe how the nominee’s actions have contributed to peace within their community or on a broader scale.
  • Highlight specific ways their efforts address the root causes of conflict, such as poverty, discrimination, or lack of education, or how they have fostered cooperation among diverse groups.
• Humanitarian Efforts
  • Focus on the nominee’s contributions that go beyond their regular job duties.
  • Describe their sustained efforts to meet community needs, support vulnerable populations, or improve quality of life.
• Community/International Understanding and Goodwill
  • Provide examples of how the nominee has advanced understanding and promoted cross-cultural dialogue or diplomacy locally or globally.
• Sustainability and Long-term Impact
  • Highlight initiatives that have created lasting, positive change in the community or region, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
• Alignment with Rotary Values
  • The nominee’s actions should reflect Rotary’s core values of Service Above Self, integrity, leadership, and fellowship, even if they are not a member of Rotary.
• What to Avoid
  • Do not focus on actions that are simply part of the nominee’s job responsibilities.
  • Avoid emphasizing one-time activities unless they have led to sustained impact.
  • Refrain from nominating someone solely based on reputation—provide specific examples of their peacebuilding or humanitarian contributions.

For more information on how to submit a successful nomination, visit Successful Nominations for a guide. By following these guidelines, you will effectively showcase the nominee's valuable contributions to peacebuilding and the Rotary mission.