Mission: Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.
Vision: Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide – so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Objectives unchanged since 1924:1: give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.2: encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.3: promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.4: develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.5: provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities.6: cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.
Service Awards for Distinguished members and clubsKiwanis International gives “distinguished” awards to individual Kiwanians and clubs that meet established criteria demonstrating special dedication to service, membership strength and Kiwanis education. Distinguished members receive a lapel pin. Distinguished clubs receive lapel pins for the president and secretary, along with a patch for the club’s banner.
2023-24 Distinguished criteria for districts and clubs
Vision: Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide – so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Objectives unchanged since 1924:1: give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.2: encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.3: promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.4: develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.5: provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities.6: cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.
Service Awards for Distinguished members and clubsKiwanis International gives “distinguished” awards to individual Kiwanians and clubs that meet established criteria demonstrating special dedication to service, membership strength and Kiwanis education. Distinguished members receive a lapel pin. Distinguished clubs receive lapel pins for the president and secretary, along with a patch for the club’s banner.
2023-24 Distinguished criteria for districts and clubs