2025/2026 RCWO Award Recipients

June 24, 2026, Ottawa, Ontario: Each year, the Rotary Club of West Ottawa recognizes individuals and organizations whose contributions strengthen our Club, support our community, and reflect Rotary’s ideal of Service Above Self. We are proud to recognize the 2025/2026 award recipients, whose service, leadership, generosity, and commitment reflect the very best of Rotary.

Orkidstra receiving the Family and Community Services Award

Orkidstra

Family and Community Services Award

This award recognizes outstanding service to families, neighbourhoods, or local communities in the National Capital Region.

Presented by Don Butler.

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church receiving the Family and Community Services Award

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

Family and Community Services Award

This award recognizes outstanding service to families, neighbourhoods, or local communities in the National Capital Region.

Presented by Tom Belton.

Tina Fedeski receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award

Tina Fedeski

Paul Harris Fellow Award, Non-Member

This award recognizes outstanding community contribution, exemplary citizenship, or service that has significantly enhanced the welfare of the community.

Presented by Bob Harrison.

Marcia Armstrong receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award

Marcia Armstrong

Paul Harris Fellow Award, Club Member

This award recognizes sustained Rotary leadership, volunteer service, fundraising support, public profile, District involvement, or outstanding community service.

Presented by Fred Christie.

Larry Chop receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award

Larry Chop

Paul Harris Fellow Award, Club Member

This award recognizes sustained Rotary leadership, volunteer service, fundraising support, public profile, District involvement, or outstanding community service.

Presented by Don Butler.

Erin Ueffing receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award

Erin Ueffing

Paul Harris Fellow Award, Club Member

This award recognizes sustained Rotary leadership, volunteer service, fundraising support, public profile, District involvement, or outstanding community service.

Presented by Hadi Mortada.

Jake Maarse receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award

Jake Maarse

Paul Harris Fellow Award, Club Member

This award recognizes sustained Rotary leadership, volunteer service, fundraising support, public profile, District involvement, or outstanding community service.

Presented by Gaye Moffett.

Clive Talbot being recognized as an Honoured Life Member

Clive Talbot

Honoured Life Member

This recognition honours exceptional and long-standing service to the Rotary Club of West Ottawa and the broader ideals of Rotary.

Presented by Ron Doll.

Joan Heyland being recognized as an Honoured Life Member

Joan Heyland

Honoured Life Member

This recognition honours exceptional and long-standing service to the Rotary Club of West Ottawa and the broader ideals of Rotary.

Presented by John Matthews.

Ed Bayls

Long Service Pin

This recognition honours long-standing commitment, fellowship, and service as a member of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa.

Presented by Bob Harrison.

To Be Announced

Lloyd Loynes Award

Named for Lloyd Loynes, this award recognizes outstanding hands-on volunteer service in support of Club projects and/or outstanding volunteer service to the community.

To be presented at a future meeting.

Award recipients were selected by the RCWO Awards Committee in accordance with the Club’s awards program and nomination process.

Published on: June 24, 2026

Prepared by: Erin Ueffing, Chair, PR Committee, Rotary Club of West Ottawa