2023-2024 Mettie Awards, “The Metties”

A collection of awards and special recognition to honor and celebrate those who have contributed to making the Rotary year ridiculously awesome!

• A lot of time and effort went into this!
• Board nominated members in April & May.
• Consider: Who was outstanding on your committee? Who should get some fun, extra recognition? Who stands out as exemplary in the categories below?
• Current president not eligible.
• Nominees were presented and voted on anonymously at the board meeting in May.
• Special shout-out to Cari who designed our certificates and Florence who designed our awards!

Sponsor raffle from Tuesday - restaurant gift card (Kristen)

⭐ Jeff Brady

The Mettie Awards

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rookie of the Year Award - tumbler, certificate, pin

📝 This award recognizes new members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and involvement in Rotary activities within their first two years of membership. New member = members with 0-2 years of service.

☑️ Ro Patrick, Lexi Henigman, Aaron Miller, Kristin King

⭐ Aaron Miller - Aaron has been present at almost all service projects this year and always willing to lend a hand. Feels like he’s been part of Metro for way longer than just this year. Great addition to Rotary.

📝 This award honors an OG member who contributed in any meaningful way this year. OG member = members with 10+ years of service.

☑️ Whitney Shephard, Julie Wade, Jessica Pedigo

⭐ Jessica Pedigo - She is our go-to legend when we have any questions or need advice. She is a true leader who does so much behind the scenes work, our club members probably don’t realize how much her dedication has kept us going. From her creative club meetings during her COVID presidency to chairing fundraisers year after year to serving as an Area Governor (new term for Assistant Governor), Jessica lives and breathes Rotary. May her love for Metro never die!

Service Above Self Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 This award is for members who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents. Emphasis is placed on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary.

☑️ Ro Patrick, Erika Morrow, Kristin King

⭐ Ro Patrick - She is absolutely slaying the Service Chair role. She goes above and beyond the call of duty by adding meaningful projects at varying hours and keeping track of our club’s impact. Her work in Rotary is exemplary, and if every member dedicated themselves like Ro does, we might eliminate all of the needs in Savannah.

The Time Traveler Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 Given to the member who is notorious for always being fashionably late to meetings.

☑️ Bret Bell, Zerik Samples

⭐ Zerik Samples - He is trying to find a time machine to fit it all in. He might be late sometimes, but we’re glad Metro Rotary can still fit in his life.

The Brainstormer Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 Recognizing the member with the most creative and innovative ideas for club projects and initiatives.

☑️ Cindy Mullally, Liza Smith, Cecilia Arango

⭐ Cecilia Arango - She is literally the most creative person ever. Do all of the ideas pan out? No, but she is generous with getting the ideas flowing. She is always thinking of ways we can make it better or more engaging.

The Social Butterfly Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 For the member who excels at bringing people together and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere at club events.

☑️ Jamie Arkins, Suzanne Kirk, Zerik Samples, Jason Nielubowicz

⭐ Jamie Arkins - She’s Jamie and she knows everyone and always makes people feel welcome.

The Comeback Kid Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 For the member who took a break last year (2022-2023), for whatever reason, but who showed UP & showed OUT this year.

☑️ Amelia Harper, Chris Corey

⭐ Amelia Harper - We sure do miss seeing this Legend, but that woman can fundraise! Amelia is doing her absolute best to contribute to our club and fundraising is her life’s calling. While we would love to see her at more events, but we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the behind the scenes hustle she does for us between her family care obligations.

The Silent Server Award - tumbler, certificate

📝 For the member who was behind the scenes making a difference this year but who isn't able to make it to meetings or just keeps their service to themselves.

☑️ Suzy Karpf, Lexi Henigman, Ro Patrick, Michael McLeod, Amelia Harper, Sara Holton

⭐ Michael McCloud - He has silently gotten the grants job done for us, year after year. He is hanging up his grants chair hat this year, but I won’t forget the work he has done to make sure we get and distribute our district grant. When was the last time you heard him give an update at a meeting? When was the last time you questioned if the work was getting done?! Both are far off in the distance because of Michael’s reliability and commitment to our club.

Make Up Artist of the Year - certificate

📝 for the person clocking the most make ups

⭐ Jessica Pedigo

Ridiculously Awesome Attendance Award - certificate

📝 Honoring those who made an effort to really stay engaged this year

⭐ Ro Patrick

The Crisis Manager Award - PE tumbler, certificate, pin

📝 For the member who remains calm under pressure and effectively handles unexpected challenges that arise within the club.

☑️ ⭐ Kristen Crawley

The Energizer Bunny Award - certificate

📝 For the member who never seems to run out of energy and is always on the go, attending events, and volunteering for projects.

☑️ Jamie Arkins, Kristen Crawley, Cari Phelps

⭐ Kristen Crawley - Our president elect is a busy bee and has shown up this year!!

MetRotarian of the Year - tumbler, certificate, pin

📝 This annual award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who clearly stands out in demonstrating “Service Above Self” and principled commitment to the Four-Way Test. A nominee should be an outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club and to one or more avenues of Community or International Service.

⭐ Julie Wade - What more is there to say about Julie that hasn’t been said. She deserves all the accolades and more. I don’t know how she does it all with such grace and passion. An inspiration. She also won the District’s Vocational Excellence Award!