Awards
George F. Hixson Fellow Award
Kiwanis International created the George F. Hixson Fellow Award in 1983 for contributions of $1,000 or more to the Kiwanis International Foundation. George F. Hixson was the first Kiwanis International president who dedicated 50 years of his life in service to Kiwanis. In 1986, charter KCOT member Alfred Thomas Jr. made a personal contribution and received his own Hixson. In 1996, the board of KCOT determined it would name one Hixson recipient each year and give $1,000 to the foundation in their honor. List of award recipients for donations given directly by KCOT:
Don Carlos Humanitarian Award
Don Carlos Humanitarian Award, presented by Tempe Community Council, is bestowed annually to an individual or couple who has dedicated their lives to the service of others, and has made a significant impact in the community. The Don Carlos Humanitarian Award is considered one of the highest honors given to Tempe citizens, and was named after Tempe's founder, Charles Trumbull Hayden. Hispanic pioneers of Tempe affectionately referred to Mr. Hayden as "Don Carlos" - who dedicated most of his life to assisting those in need, and bettering his community.
Since 1984, the first year the award was presented, Kiwanis Club of Tempe members have accounted for ten of the awards bestowed:
Guiding Light Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award
In 2014, the Tempe Community Council honored the Kiwanis Club of Tempe with the Guiding Light Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award for more than 60 years of giving funds, labor, leadership and heart to the community. TCC Executive Director, Kate Hanley, stated that KCOT has contributed more than $2.5 million to a plethora of organizations and specific worthy projects since 1952. The printed program noted, "Kiwanis Club of Tempe is a pillar of the community that supports youth and provides leadership. KCOT members have provided countless hours of service...."
Outstanding Community Leadership Award
Since 1990, Tempe Leadership has chosen a Tempe resident for its Outstanding Community Leadership Award for demonstrating the best of leadership for the betterment of Tempe. The award is given at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce's Beacon Awards. To date, nine KCOT members have earned the honor:
