2023  AW2023 Awards 

Melvin Jones Fellowship:  MICHAEL SIMMONS 

Lions Clubs worldwide recognize outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones. This award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature a purpose of Lionism.

Ambassador Award:  WAYNE LOOTS

The honors a special person by a donation to North Carolina Lions, to provide more services to those in need (founded 2018).

William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service: EARL HUNTER

A donation is made in the name of the recipients to "Partner-In-Service"   These funds help the North Carolina Lions, Inc to improve the lives of the blind, visually and/or hearing.

Sid L. Scruggs, III Beacon of Hope Fellowship: SANDY MATTHEWS

A donation is made in the recipient’s name to the "Beacon of Hope" which is placed in an endowment fund being used for the benefit of the NC Lions Summer Camp Dogwood.

Lion of the of Year: JAMES PAPPENHAGEN

For Outstanding Service, Loyalty, and Devotion to Lionism

Past President:  WAYNE LOOTS

Leadership        Fellowship          Community 

DEVOTION TO LIONISM 

Life Member:  DON COTTON