Celebrating excellence across our network
Clubs and districts will have the chance to showcase their best projects, social initiatives, and outstanding members — recognizing the impact and creativity that define Rotaract Europe.
What are the E.R.I.C. Awards?
The E.R.I.C. Awards recognize the most impactful Rotaract social projects in Europe. They aim to encourage innovation, sustainability, and community impact across Rotaract clubs and districts.
Winners receive financial support to further develop their projects or to create new impactful initiatives.
Prizes
Three places for each category.
Three winners are selected in each of the Twin Club Awards, Best European Service Project, and Rotary & Rotaract Collaboration categories. All winners receive official E.R.I.C. trophies at the Gala of EUCO Napoli, along with certificates provided both on-site and digitally after the event.
E.R.I.C. Recognition Awards
Special distinctions beyond the top three.
The E.R.I.C. Recognition Awards are special distinctions introduced by E.R.I.C. to acknowledge outstanding projects, clubs, or districts that demonstrate exceptional impact, innovation, creativity, sustainability, or meaningful engagement within the Rotaract community.
In addition to the main award categories, E.R.I.C. may grant these special recognitions to applications that stand out for their unique contribution and overall excellence — including initiatives that may not rank among the top three but are considered particularly deserving of recognition.
Selected recipients receive a dedicated E.R.I.C. Recognition Award, offering additional visibility and acknowledgement across E.R.I.C. and relevant Rotary International platforms.
Award categories
Twin Club Awards
At least two clubs from different districts within Rotaract Europe MDIO who have signed a Twin Club agreement and organized at least one joint project.
- At least two clubs, different districts
- Twin Club agreement in place
- At least one joint project
Best European Service Project
Innovative and impactful community service project inspired by the motto “Serve to Change Lives”.
- Innovation + real impact
- Clear community benefit
- Aligned with Areas of Focus
Rotary & Rotaract Collaboration
Outstanding partnerships between Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Europe who joined forces and made a significant impact in their community.
- Strong Rotary–Rotaract teamwork
- Shared execution and outcomes
- Measurable community results
Twin Club Awards — additional requirements
Applies only to the Twin Club Awards category.
- Applicants must complete the official Twin Club Certificate provided by the European Rotaract Information Centre.
- The applicant club must be a member of E.R.I.C., while the twin club(s) do not need to be members. However, a monetary prize is awarded only to E.R.I.C. member club(s), and if multiple clubs are involved the prize is divided equally among the E.R.I.C. member club(s).
- The completed certificate must be uploaded and submitted in the designated Twin Club Certificate section of the application form.
- Mega Twin Club agreements (4 or more clubs): request the certificate by emailing social@rotaracteurope.eu. The appropriate certificate will be provided upon request and must be completed accordingly.
Key dates
Timeline for the 2026–2027 cycle.
- January 8, 2027 — Jury members are announced (during the day).
- January 8–15, 2027 — 7-day objection period. Objections can be submitted until January 15, 2027 — 23:59 CET and must be sent to both social@rotaracteurope.eu and board@rotaracteurope.eu.
- January 17, 2027 — The official application process begins.
- March 17, 2027 — 23:59 CET — Final submission deadline, approximately 4 weeks before EUCO Napoli. The application period lasts 2 months.
How to apply
Complete a written nomination form for your desired project category, add proof of impact, and submit before the deadline.
- Choose your category and frame the project around it.
- Fill out the nomination form on the ERIC website.
- Explain clearly in line with Rotary’s Areas of Focus.
- Add media (images/videos) to highlight the main results.
- Submit by Wednesday, March 17th, 2027 — 23:59 CET (4 weeks before EUCO Napoli).
Applications open on January 17, 2027. Results will be announced at EUCO Napoli.
Q&A — Conditions of Participation
Quick answers to the most common eligibility questions.
When must the project have taken place?
Can we apply with a project that is still ongoing?
How many projects can a club submit?
Can we submit the same project for multiple awards?
If a club already won an ERIC Award, can they apply again?
Who selects the winners, and can we object to a jury member?
Does our twin club need to be an E.R.I.C. member?
Questions?
Get in touch with the E.R.I.C. 2026–2027 team.