Service Above Self Awards

The Rotary Club of East Cobb salutes and honors an educator, a police officer, a fire fighter, and a military member who serve in and for the East Cobb community with our vocational Service Above Self Awards each year. We dedicate one of our meetings to recognizing these men and women for their outstanding service and letting them know that the work they do really does make a difference in our community. A club committee of 4 to 5 members seeks out these dedicated individuals for their well-deserved recognition.

Each honoree is introduced by their supervisor for outstanding service through their chosen vocation. The recipient is presented a plaque, and the explanation they give about their vocation provides the program for the day. Family members or others with whom the honoree works are invited to attend, sometimes as a surprise.

This years event is planned for May and will be adjusted in coordination with this year's First Responders' Quarterly Awards as part of our club project in "Honoring Those Who Serve." Costs of around $300 include the plaques and meals for guests, and the expenditure is well worth the investment in honoring these very special community servants.