Signature projects are the hallmarks of what Kiwanis clubs are known for in their communities.
What is your club known for?
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JANUARY 2027
Share Your Impact!
Applications will be Accepted Starting January 2027
Click the button below to submit your project details directly to Kiwanis International.
Each club’s entry will be forwarded to the Georgia District for judging. The District will select projects from Group I and Group II to advance to the 2027 Signature Project Contest and represent the Georgia District.
Qualifying submissions will then be reviewed by the Kiwanis International Board Committee on Service and Partnerships, which will select the international finalists.
Finalists will be recognized at the 2027 Kiwanis International Convention and through other Kiwanis International communication channels.
Each club’s entry will be forwarded to the Georgia District for judging. The District will select projects from Group I and Group II to advance to the 2027 Signature Project Contest and represent the Georgia District.
Qualifying submissions will then be reviewed by the Kiwanis International Board Committee on Service and Partnerships, which will select the international finalists.
Finalists will be recognized at the 2027 Kiwanis International Convention and through other Kiwanis International communication channels.
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Categories and AwardsClubs with 27 members or fewer will compete in Group I, while clubs with 28 members or more will compete in Group II.
Each group will be judged separately, with the Top 10 finalists selected from each group. The top three projects in each group will be recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners at the Kiwanis International Convention. Gold: US$2,000 Silver: US$1,500 Bronze: US$1,000 |
What is a Signature Project?Think about what your Kiwanis club is known for in your community. It can be a service project or a fundraiser. Signature projects:
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Don't have one? Get started now!
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Kiwanis International has a 5-Step Signature Project Toolkit to help you get started in creating a Signature Project. Click below for more information...
STEP 1: Choose a Project to Benefit Kids STEP 2: Bring Your Project to Life STEP 3: Work With Our Partners STEP 4: Get Budget-Boosting Help STEP 5: Report Your Success |
Need some inspiration?
Here are some examples of Signature Projects:
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Project: Kiwanis playgrounds Recurring activity: Maintenance of equipment; addition of equipment Brand enhancing: Playground signage indicating Kiwanis support; Kiwanis branding on playground equipment; volunteers in Kiwanis logo shirts; media event for grand opening Impact: Number of children served by playground; monies raised to build playground; hours of service for playground community build; number of service hours donated by volunteers Membership/partnership focused: Place ribbon-cutting invitation in weekly school newsletter inviting the community to bring kids to play on the new playground; personal invitation sent to civil servant community leaders (i.e. police chief, fire chief, mayor) to attend ribbon cutting |
Project: Bike safety clinic Recurring activity: Annual event Brand enhancing: Collaborate with local police or fire department for elevated public relations; Kiwanis banner at event; volunteers in Kiwanis logo shirts; media event Impact: Number of children served through bike inspections; number of children served through bike helmet distribution; number of service hours donated by volunteers; potential number of children saved by bike safety Membership/partnership focused: Members in Kiwanis-branded apparel circulate among kids and parents talking about Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs and extending invitations to join |
Project: Scholastic Reading Oasis installation
Recurring activity: Ongoing replacement of books; maintenance of room equipment and supplies
Brand enhancing: Kiwanis naming rights; Kiwanis logo stamped in each book; media event for grand opening
Impact: Number of children served by reading oasis; monies raised to build reading oasis; number of service hours donated by volunteers
Membership/partnership focused: Personal invitation sent to civil servant community leaders (i.e. police chief, fire chief, mayor) to attend ribbon cutting and reading oasis dedication
Recurring activity: Ongoing replacement of books; maintenance of room equipment and supplies
Brand enhancing: Kiwanis naming rights; Kiwanis logo stamped in each book; media event for grand opening
Impact: Number of children served by reading oasis; monies raised to build reading oasis; number of service hours donated by volunteers
Membership/partnership focused: Personal invitation sent to civil servant community leaders (i.e. police chief, fire chief, mayor) to attend ribbon cutting and reading oasis dedication
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Project: Pancake breakfast for a cause Recurring activity: Annual events Brand enhancing: Kiwanis branding on banners, tickets; Kiwanis logo on plates, napkins, cups; use of Kiwanis logo aprons and chef hats; volunteers in Kiwanis logo shirts; media event Impact: Money raised; number of children served with money raised; number of service hours donated by volunteers Membership/partnership focused: Kiwanis-branded table at breakfast; staffed by Kiwanis members in branded apparel; distribution of club information, community impact, and membership invitation/form |
Project: Flag distribution Recurring activity: Takes place on flag flying-appropriate holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day Brand enhancing: Kiwanis logo placed on flag poles; volunteers in Kiwanis logo shirts Impact: Number of flags distributed; number of service hours donated by volunteers Membership/partnership focused: As members go door-to-door in community soliciting flag subscriptions, extend invitations to homeowners to attend a club meeting |
