During the 2026 Circle K International Convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S., members from around the world gathered to celebrate shining achievements in service, leadership, fellowship and growth. The annual Recognition and Awards Session honored exceptional individuals, clubs and districts whose dedication has made a lasting impact on their communities — and on CKI.

Award type Winner District
President and Recognition Awards
Circle of Service James Martin Rocky Mountain
Outstanding Alumni David Grabell N/A
Opal Neha Pasupuleti N/A
Outstanding Board Member Kelly Liland N/A
Outstanding Board Member Emily Dailey N/A
Unsung Hero Award Dawn Puderbaugh Hodges N/A
 
Distinguished District
Distinguished District Michigan Michigan
 
Distinguished District Governor
Distinguished District Governor Sofie Melledy New York
Distinguished District Governor Shradhaa Srikanth Eastern Canada
Distinguished District Governor Christine Ricci Illinois-Eastern Iowa
Distinguished District Governor Ella Powell Ohio
Distinguished District Governor Elena Luo New England
Distinguished District Governor Dylan Caraballo New Jersey
Distinguished District Governor Emily Rentz Florida
Distinguished District Governor Clara Berry Michigan
Distinguished District Governor Tyler Rosado Carolinas
 
Distinguished District Administrator
Distinguished District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox Carolinas
Distinguished District Administrator Krystal Laudicina Florida
Distinguished District Administrator Brett Cutright Pennsylvania
Distinguished District Administrator Shawn Sech Ohio
Distinguished District Administrator Tadmar Moore Caribbean
Distinguished District Administrator Joey Giordano New Jersey
Distinguished District Administrator Maryann Belason New England
 
Distinguished District Secretary-Treasurer
Distinguished District Secretary-Treasurer Brooke Ehorn Ohio
 
Distinguished District Secretary
Distinguished District Secretary Ava Gonzalez Illinois-Eastern Iowa
Distinguished District Secretary Samuel Zheng New Jersey
 
Distinguished District Treasurer
Distinguished District Treasurer Xavier Nguyen Texas-Oklahoma
Distinguished District Treasurer Ananya Bommineni Michigan
 
Distinguished District Editor
Distinguished District Editor Minori Kikuchi Texas-Oklahoma
 
Distinguished District Chairperson
Distinguished District Chairperson Antoinette Grimes Ohio
Distinguished District Chairperson Sadie Struble Carolinas
Distinguished District Chairperson Angel Miapeh Carolinas
Distinguished District Chairperson Kacie Nguyen Texas-Oklahoma
Distinguished District Chairperson Emily Dailey Illinois-Eastern Iowa
 
Distinguished District Committee Chair
Distinguished District Committee Chair Julia Abercrombie New England
Distinguished District Committee Chair Nish Shah New Jersey
Distinguished District Committee Chair Jumana Kamalaldin Michigan
 
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Shayna Achamizo New Jersey
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Jake Schurmann New Jersey
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Sarah Nguyen California-Nevada-Hawaii
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Tinh-An Ha Texas-Oklahoma
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Jonell Nelson Caribbean
 
Distinguished Kiwanis Committee Member
Distinguished Kiwanis Committee Member Jason Miller Ohio
Distinguished Kiwanis Committee Member Lindsey Lenhart Florida
Distinguished Kiwanis Committee Member Chelsie Higdon Texas-Oklahoma
 
Distinguished International Committee Vice Chair
Distinguished International Committee Vice Chair Tyler Rosado Carolinas
Distinguished International Committee Vice Chair Brianna Terhune Florida
 
Signature Project Contest
1st Place Signature Project Contest University of the Philippines Los Baños Non-districted
2nd Place Signature Project Contest College of William & Mary Capital
3rd Place Signature Project Contest Southern Luzon State University-Lucban Non-districted
 
Outstanding Service Initiative Involvement (No placement)
Outstanding Service Initiative Involvement Pacific University Pacific Northwest
Outstanding Service Initiative Involvement University of Florida Florida
Outstanding Service Initiative Involvement University of Nevada, Las Vegas California-Nevada-Hawaii
Outstanding Service Initiative Involvement Stockton University New Jersey
 
Promotional Video
1st Place Promotional Video University of South Florida Florida
 
Outstanding Single Service
1st Place Outstanding Single Service University of Maine New England
2nd Place Outstanding Single Service University of the Philippines Los Baños Non-districted
3rd Place Outstanding Single Service NC State University Carolinas
 
Club Achievement
1st Place (Bronze Division) Pacific University Pacific Northwest
1st Place (Silver Division) College of William & Mary Capital
2nd Place (Silver Division) Stockton University New Jersey
 
Outstanding District Bulletin
Outstanding District Bulletin New Jersey
Outstanding District Bulletin Eastern Canada
Outstanding District Bulletin New York
 
Committee Member
Outstanding Committee Member Dylan Luong Capital
Outstanding Committee Member Milla Zuniga California-Nevada-Hawaii
Outstanding Committee Member Esperanza Booher California-Nevada-Hawaii
Outstanding Committee Member Sofie Melledy New York
Outstanding Committee Member Jumana Kamalaldin Michigan
Outstanding Committee Member Parker Smith Minnesota-Dakotas
 
CKI Hall of Fame
CKI Hall of Fame Theodore Doyle Caribbean
CKI Hall of Fame Samuel Zheng New Jersey