Rose Amanda Freeman Award

"Rose Amanda Freeman Award" for Selfless Service

Awarded to Lions, spouses, or community members for their extraordinary service to your Club/Community.

Each club president may nominate one individual annually for this award. This award may be presented at a special club event or the District Governor’s Visitation or at another time determined by the Club.

As an example of Selfless Service: Rose Amanda Freeman, a championship golfer, married our founder Melvin Jones in 1909. She was instrumental in assisting in the founding of our worldwide organization by writing scores of letters to clubs nationwide inviting them to take up his idea for a service-centered organization.

Without Freeman’s correspondence, the meeting may not have been as successful. She recognized the importance of her silent service that helped to create a humanitarian organization that serves millions today.

Club Presidents need to contact the District Governor at governor@ectlions.org to nominate a Lion or Non-Lion recipient for the Amanda Freeman Selfless Service Award. Recipients receive the unique Rose Amanda Freeman pin.