Rotary Achievement Badges

What could this idea change?

It makes a wider range of contributions visible and strengthens the club's culture of appreciation.

It may suit: Members and volunteers whose contributions may be recognised, and the people nominating or celebrating them.

A simple way to start

1. Define a small set of experiences, local-status wording, evidence, alternatives and no-credential and no-role-use boundaries. Who could lead it: Badge lead and club board sponsor
2. Review badge designs and any platform for brand authority, accessibility, privacy, tracking, deletion, cost, safety and supplier terms. Who could lead it: Brand, access, privacy and procurement contacts
3. Test each badge with members for clarity, unintended hierarchy, access barriers and the risk it will be mistaken for skill or role certification. Who could lead it: Member reference group
4. Invite optional participation, verify the defined experience and let the member choose badge, alternative thanks, display, publication or no record. Who could lead it: Badge coordinator
5. Issue the badge with the local, non-credential status and expiry or version information clear and publish nothing without permission. Who could lead it: Badge coordinator

What should we look for?

• After 90 days, review Rotary Achievement Badges. Look for a wider range of contributions being recognised, with consent, and for recipients reporting that the recognition felt appropriate.
• Members understanding local non-credential status and choosing badge or alternative freely.
• No badge required for roles, opportunities, standing or recognition.
• Physical and digital options meeting access, privacy, brand and cost controls.
• Confusing, unequal or low-value badges revised or retired and records deleted on request.

Before we say yes

• Does it fit a real local need?
• Can people take part safely and fairly?
• Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
• Who will lead it, and when will we review it?