Seward Rotary has for years recognized members of Seward County for their significant contributions. The Service Above Self award is presented to a non-Rotary member of the community who exemplifies the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self." Seward Rotary donates money in the name of the honoree to the Rotary International Polio eradication fund and in turn the Honoree is awarded the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow.
The late Wayne Tandrup, a longtime Rotary member, was instrumental in establishing a financial commitment to worldwide polio eradication for the Seward club and its Rotary district. Tandrup, a polio survivor himself, over came his battle with polio to become a successful business man. Annually, an award is presented in his honor to a member of the community who has fought to overcome adversity in their own life.
Traditionally, members have nominated and selected recipients (listed at left and right). In an effort to bring greater awareness and community involvement to the selection and celebration, Seward Rotary hosted the first annual Seward Service Celebration in May, 2017. Each year we invite the public to submit nominees for both awards and to join us in celebrating the presentations.
Seward Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Clayton Kent will receive the 2019 Service Above Self Award and Kathy Broeker will receive the 2019 Wayne Tanderup Award. Congratulations to both Clayton and Kathy!
The 2019 Seward Service Celebration will be held on May 18, 2019 at the Seward County Ag Pavilion and will feature special guest, Matt Davison, Husker football legend and Associate Athletic Director for Football for University of Nebraska Athletics. There will be a live auction and all net proceeds from the evening will benefit the Nebraska National Guard Museum and End Polio Now, Rotary Internation's effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
Please join us to recognize Clayton and Kathy, be inspired and entertain by Matt, and support two worthwhile causes as we celebrate service in our community!
