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Over 500 Royce Abbey Awards have been presented to Rotarians in Rotary Districts in Australia and internationally, including 3 Rotary International World Presidents.

Award recipients

  • Rodger Leask

    ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON

  • Carmel Grant

    ROTARY CLUB OF BALLARAT SOUTH

  • Ian Riseley

    ROTARY CLUB OF SANDRINGHAM

    President of Rotary International 2017/2018

  • Melissa Sloane

    ROTARY CLUB OF BALLARAT SOUTH

  • Alfred Slaggert

    ROTARY CLUB OF FRANKENMOTH

  • Group of five people at an award ceremony, with one woman seated in front holding a framed certificate, and four standing behind her smiling. A blue banner in the background displays the name Ian Riseley and Rotary International.

    David Abbey

    ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON

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The Royce Abbey Award recognises Rotarians for outstanding commitment, enthusiasm, and service to Rotary. Each Award includes a $1,000 donation to The Rotary Foundation supporting the Royce & Jean Abbey Vocational Scholarship, linking local recognition with global impact. Awardees join a growing network of Royce Abbey Award Ambassadors, continuing a legacy of leadership and service.

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