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At DCON, clubs have the opportunity to compete and be recognized for their service throughout the prior year. The winners will be announced during sessions throughout the weekend. First place winners for club service awards, club contests, and individual contests may qualify for international entry.
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Awards & Contests will be judged by non-affiliated individuals. Awards & Contests recognition is not guaranteed based on entry. To ensure consistency with Key Club International Objectives to promote a high standard of achievement, awards will be presented based on merit and not by single category entry or by default.
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* For each award/contest, review current rules and see additional details on applications -- updates may have been made from previous years. If international-based, a signed official entry form is required with submission.

** ​Please note that the majority of applications are Google Forms. File uploads directly from a student's school email may not be allowed by the school's permissions. Entries may require advisor assistance or a student's personal email.

*** All deadlines are listed below. No entries to be accepted after the deadline has passed, no exceptions.​​

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Hoyt W. Lee Outstanding Kiwanian Award
Awarded to the most outstanding Kiwanian in the Alabama District.

Robert L. Bottsford Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award
Awarded to the most outstanding Faculty Advisor in the Alabama District.

George L. Price Service to Youth Award
Awarded to an adult that significantly contributes to the wellbeing of the students and clubs in the Alabama District.

Sandy Nininger Award
Awarded to the most exemplary Key Clubber for outstanding self-discipline, teamwork, and dedication to the ideals of Key Club in the Alabama District.

Robert M. Palys Heart of the District Award
The highest honor bestowed on an individual (student or adult) who has made a positive and substantial difference in the Alabama District.​

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Single Service Award
Enter with your club's best single service project for the year.

Major Emphasis Award (MEP)
Awarded to the club that has produced, through its
unselfish efforts, the best Major Emphasis Project of the year.

Any project completed on a local scale according to the theme of “Children: Their Future, Our Focus” shall be considered a Major Emphasis project.

Signature Project Award
Submit application to International. A copy will automatically be submitted from International for the DCON award.

* International award given at ICON

** International deadline will be post-DCON. Only applications submitted by February 5th, 2026 at 11:59pm will be considered for the DCON award. Applications submitted after this deadline will only be considered for the International award.

​Judge John H. White Achievement Award
Deadline Exception: This submission is due by February 27th, 2027 at 8am

Each Key Club is required to complete and submit the Annual Achievement Report.

Eligible clubs will be recognized as Distinguished. Submit the report below or print and bring to DCON.

J. Whit King Outstanding Club Award
Awarded to the most Distinguished Club in the Alabama District. Determined by submissions from the Judge John H. White Achievement Award.

There is no application for this award.

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Club Membership Growth Award
Awarded to clubs with at least a 10% increase in dues-paid members over the previous year. Districts achieving a 10% increase in membership have the potential to be recognized at ICON.

Membership data will be pulled from Kiwanis Engage on February 5th, 2027.

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DCON Attendance Growth Award
Awarded to clubs with at least a 10% increase in
registered District Convention attendees compared to the previous year. Districts achieving a 10% increase in DCON attendance have the potential be recognized at ICON.
Attendance data will be taken at the registration deadline.

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DCON Club Spirit Award
Show everyone how much you love the mission of Key Club! Bring your best energy, cheers, and claps! Awarded to the club that is an active participant at DCON.

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Table Decorating Contest

Decorate your club's table for the Saturday night banquet and win VIP seating for the Governor's Farewell brunch on Sunday. Winner will be announced Saturday night at the banquet.​
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Table(s) must be reserved to compete. Reserve your table(s) below by the deadline.

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Member Recruitment Digital Poster Contest
 
Design a digital poster to recruit new members for Key Club. The poster should excel in originality, creativity, and artistic expression.

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Key Club Promotional Video Contest
 
Create and submit a video that promotes Key Club International as an organization and/or your club within your school/community.

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Social Media Contest 

Designed to recognize clubs that have an active and relatable presence in the digital community. Club profiles should highlight Key Club initiatives and events.

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Year in Review Digital Scrapbook Contest
Showcase your club’s hard work and dedication
during the Key Club year with a digital scrapbook.

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Member Recruitment Non-Digital Poster Contest
 
Design a non-digital poster to recruit new members for Key Club. The poster should excel in originality, creativity, and artistic expression.

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Year in Review Traditional Scrapbook Contest
Showcase your club’s hard work and dedication during the Key Club year with a traditional scrapbook.

To align with Key Club International, the Non-Traditional Scrapbook is no longer a contest.

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Club T-Shirt Design Contest
Submit your t-shirt design uniquely designed for your club!

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Talent Contest
Showcases the diverse talents of your Key Club members! Contestants must submit a video audition by Saturday, February 27th, 2027 -- Saturday morning of DCON.

* Video submissions are required and will be used as a preliminary audition.

** No exceptions to the submission deadline.

Oratorical Contest
Create an original speech, maximum of five minutes, in response to this year’s prompt in the submission link below. The contest is judged based on the speech itself and the delivery of the speech. Contestants must submit a video audition by Saturday, February 27th, 2027 -- Saturday morning of DCON.

* Video submissions are required and will be used as a preliminary audition.

** No exceptions to the submission deadline.

​Stanley T. Johnson Outstanding Club President Award
Deadline Exception: February 5th at 11:59pm

Awarded to a Club President that exhibits self-discipline, teamwork, and dedication to the ideals of Key Club.

* To be submitted by the Club Presidents themselves only

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Volunteers help our convention run smoothly. If you would like to serve as a judge for Awards & Contests at the 2027 District Convention, provide your information below.

* Volunteers to be adults only

© 2026 by Alabama District of Key Club

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