Awards & Contests
At District Convention, clubs have the opportunity to compete and be recognized for their service throughout the prior year. The winners will be announced during sessions. In the least, 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 recognition is not guaranteed based on entry. To keep in line with the 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. If international-based, a signed official entry form is required with submission.
Deadlines listed below.​​
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Nominated Recognitions
ALL NOMINATIONS DUE FEB., 6, 2026
Sandy Nininger Award
Awarded to the most outstanding Key Clubber in the Alabama District for outstanding self-discipline, teamwork, and dedication to the ideals of Key Club.
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Robert M Palys Heart of the District
Award
The highest honor bestowed on an individual
(student or adult)
in the Alabama District.
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Club Service Awards
DEADLINE: FEB., 28, 2026
Single Service
Award
Compete with your club's best single service project for the year.
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Major Emphasis Award
View the MEP coversheet and submission form.
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Signature Project Award
*International Award given at ICON
Submit application to International. A copy will automatically be submitted for the DCON award.
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Judge John H. White Achievement Award
Each Key Club is required to complete and submit the Annual Achievement Report. Eligible clubs will be recognized as Distinguished. Submit report below or print and bring to DCON.
J. Whit King Outstanding Club Award
Awarded to the most Distinguished Club in the Alabama District
Club Contests
DEADLINE: FEB., 28, 2026
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Individual Contests
DEADLINE: FEB., 28, 2026
Oratorical Competition
Key Club members create an original speech (maximum of five minutes) in response to that year’s prompt. The contest is judged based on the speech itself and the delivery of the speech.
Contestants must submit a video audition before Saturday morning of DCON.
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​Video submission required as a preliminary audition.
Judges
Hel
Help is always needed at Convention!
If you would like to serve as a judge at the 2025 District Convention, please submit your information here.