Major Emphasis Award

2027 Major Emphasis Award

This form is to be used to apply for the Key Club International Major Emphasis Award. The Major Emphasis Award is given to the Key Club that has produced, through its unselfish efforts, the best Major Emphasis Project of the year. Any project completed on a local scale according to the theme of “Children: Their Future, Our Focus” shall be considered a Major Emphasis project. This form is due by January 31, 2027.
The Rules

All Key Clubs in the Georgia District that are in good standing (Chartered and Dues paid for 26-27) are eligible for this award.
- The project described must have been completed between March 16, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
- This application may contain uploads of newspaper/magazine clippings, substantiating photographs, or other pertinent information.
- All decisions made by the judges are final.
- Awards will be given to the first, second, and third-place winners. There are no platinum, silver, gold, or bronze divisions in this contest.
- All entries must be submitted by January 31, 2027.
- Club(s) receiving first place designation that wish to compete at the International Level must submit their entries along with the official Key Club International Major Emphasis Award cover sheet according to the rules set forth by the Key Club International guidebook.
Judging Criteria

The activity described can cover any phase of Key Club Major Emphasis involvement, specifically highlighting personal development and social interaction of children, during the year from district convention to district convention. The report may include newspaper/magazine clippings, substantiating photographs, or other pertinent information. Projects acceptable for this award may include both hands-on service and fundraising efforts.

Entries shall be judged based upon an accumulated total of points allocated to the following categories:

Need (10 Points): Describe how the project meets the Major Emphasis theme.
Plan (10 Points): Describe how the project was organized.
Implementation (20 Points): Describe the steps taken to implement the plan.
Final results (20 Points): Describe the benefits of the service rendered.
Partnerships (10 Points): Describe and give details about the partnership, and describe how the project was publicized.

Percentage of club members participating:
1-9% = 1 point 50-59% = 6 points
10-19% = 2 points 60-69% = 7 points
20-29% = 3 points 70-79% = 8 points
30-39% = 4 points 80-89% = 9 points
40-49% = 5 points 90-100% = 10 points

Club’s overall program dealing with the Major Emphasis (20 Points): Describe any other projects/programs your club implemented to address the Major Emphasis during other parts of the year.
Name of person completing this form

First NameLast Name
Key Club:
(The name of your school)
Contact E-mail
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School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Number of Dues-Paid Key Club Members
Total Number of Service Hours for Project
Should be cumulative number of service hours for all members
Project Description
The Need - 10 points
Describe how the project meets the Major Emphasis theme.
Plan- 10 points
Describe how the project was organized.
Implementation- 20 points
Describe the steps taken to implement the plan.
Final results- 20 points
Describe the benefits of the service rendered.
Partnerships- 10 Points
Describe and give details about the partnership(s), and describe how the project was publicized.
How many members participated?
How many members are in your club?
Total number of members in your Key Club.
Club’s overall program dealing with the Major Emphasis- 20 points
Describe any other projects/programs your club implemented to address the Major Emphasis during other parts of the year.
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2027 Major Emphasis Award

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