Award Winners
The Gil Smith Award - Given annually by the La Cañada Kiwanis President to the member who best exemplifies Gil Smith’s outstanding dedication to the club & its projects.
Rookie of the Year - Given annually to a new member in recognition of enthusiastic support of Club Activities.
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2017 President Mike Leininger awarded Larry Dumas Farhad Motia Gil Smith Rookie of the Year |
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2016 President Bob Wallace Awarded Ken Lowe Maureen Bond Gil Smith Rookie of the Year |
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2015
President Fred Schooley awarded
Howard Backer Larry Dumas
Gil Smith Award Rookie of the Year
2014 President Tom Passanisi awarded
Bryan Schwartz (R) Maria Drummond (R)
Gil Smith Award 2014 Rookie of Year 2014
2013 President Jim Phillips awarded
Melinda Thompson (R) Bill Koury (L)
Gil Smith Award 2013 Rookie of the Year
You can find previous Rookie of the Year & Gil Smith Award Winners in our Kiwanis Blue Book