We are pleased to share the honorees, recipients, and winning clubs recognized during the 2025–2026 Governor’s Dinner Recognition Awards.
The Governor’s Dinner was a meaningful celebration of service, leadership, fellowship, and impact across District 5340. We congratulate all of this year’s honorees and winning clubs, and we also extend our sincere appreciation to all nominees. Each nominated club, Rotarian, and Rotaractor represented outstanding service and meaningful accomplishments that helped strengthen our district throughout the year.
Governor’s Dinner Recognition Award honorees, recipients, and winning clubs:
1. Rotary Community Event of the Year 2025–2026
Winner: Taste of Rancho Santa Fe — Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe
2. PolioPlus Award
Recipient: Beth Garrow, District PolioPlus Chair - Rotary Club of Carlsbad High Noon
3. Membership Growth and Sustainability Award
Winner: Rotary Club of Mission Valley
4. Best Rotaract Club 2025–2026
Winner: Rotaract Club of Pacific Beach
5. People of Action Award
Recipient: Chris Keyes, District 5340 Youth Chair - Rotary Club of Coronado
6. Rotaractor of the Year
Recipient: Erin Mulligan, Co-President - Rotaract Club of Pacific Beach
7. Assistant Governor of the Year 2025–2026
Recipient: Paulette Britton - Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe
8. Rotary International Service Above Self Award
Recipient: Robin Chappelow - Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe
9. Best Club of the Year — Large Club
Winner: Rotary Club of Coronado
10. Best Club of the Year — Medium Club
Winner: Rotary Club of Encinitas
11. Best Club of the Year — Small Club
Winner: Rotary Club of El Cajon Sunset
12. Beacon of Rotary Club Award
Winner: Rotary E-Club of San Diego
13. Rotarian of the Year 2025–2026
Recipients:
Sherry Yardley - Rotary Club of Encinitas
and
Maryzella Juarez Uribe - Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe
We thank every club, Rotarian, Rotaractor, district leader, and volunteer who helped make the Governor’s Dinner such a special celebration. These recognitions reflect the strength of District 5340 and the many ways our members continue to lead with purpose, serve with heart, and live Service Above Self.
Governor’s Dinner Photos: Please click the link below to access and enjoy photos from the evening.
With appreciation,
The Governor’s Dinner Committee