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M-T1-PC-08 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

Local Heroes Campaign

Recognises overlooked community contribution through transparent, consent-led profiles that transfer attention to the cause and collective effort rather than creating a popularity contest.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-PC-08 · Local Heroes Campaign
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme PC: Public Campaigns
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-PC-08 · Local Heroes Campaign

Why a club might use this

Valuable local work receives credible recognition, communities discover who is helping and featured contributors can direct support to the need they serve.

Use it when

  • Residents, neighbourhood organisations, local media and people who know community contributors whose work is rarely visible. Use when the club wants recognition to reveal community contribution, not simply reward prominence.

Before the club starts

  • Published inclusion criteria, conflicts process and safeguards against coordinated popularity voting.
  • A consent menu for name, image, quotation, story detail, channels and future reuse.
  • A support pathway for nominees who disclose sensitive, unsafe or defamatory information.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$$
Lead time
6-9 weeks
People
4-6 members and an independent review panel

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for Local Heroes Campaign
StepActionSuggested owner
1Define the contribution being recognised and test criteria with community organisations.Recognition Lead
2Invite nominations through accessible public and partner channels and record conflicts.Nominations Coordinator
3Verify achievements privately and let each prospective feature set publicity boundaries.Due Diligence Lead
4Publish a balanced series that credits teams, context and the community cause.Editorial Lead
5Route audience offers to the featured cause and report what support materialised.Community Liaison

Controls and safeguards

  • Recognition must not depend on political alignment, Rotary membership, donation, media appeal or willingness to accept publicity.
  • Do not publish allegations, health details, home locations or third-party information that cannot be lawfully and fairly cleared.
  • HIGH - conflicts, defamation, privacy and popularity bias can turn recognition into harm.

What to measure

  • Eligible nominations from outside Rotary networks

Follow-up: Check each featured contributor's consent after publication, give them a record of support generated and review whether the discovery process overlooked any community.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-BV-10
  • M-T1-CP-11
  • M-T1-PS-04

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.