Club Awards & Officer Installation

Officers and Directors for the 2015-2016 Rotary year will be installed. The Club will also make the following recognitions: 

The Milam S. Cotten “New Rotarian” Award — Awarded to a dedicated Rotarian who has been a member of the club for less than three years. This award is named for Dr. Milam “Sonny 34” Cotton, a dedicated Rotarian who lived to serve. Dr. Cotten was the last member of this club to rise to the level of District Governor. (2014 recipient: Amanda B. Lee)

The T. C. Hannah “Rotarian of the Year” Award — Given in recognition of ongoing service and dedication to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg. T. C. Hannah, charter member and first president of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg. Our club was founded on January 19, 1918 with twenty-six businessmen and professionals. Rotary International issued our club’s charter on March 1, 1918 Club No. 366. Rotary International was in its 14th year. (2014 Recipient: Jennifer Payne)

The Bill Gwyn “Non-Rotarian” Service Award — Presented to a member of the community who exemplifies the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” This award is named in memory of Bill Gwyn who served the club with distinction as club secretary for many years. This award carries with it a Paul Harris Fellow Designation in that the club contributes $1,000 in the recipient’s honor to the Rotary Foundation to continue to be of service to others. (2014 Recipient: Sharon Miles)

The Joe Spell "Spirit of Rotary" Award — Presented to a club member for their service not only to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg, but to the community as well. This honor is named for Hattiesburg Rotarian, Joe Spell, who displayed a consistent, enthusiastic passion for the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg and Rotary International. (2014 Recipient: Larry LeBlanc)