Namesake
The Phillips Award was created in 2021 to recognize the member who has shown the greatest level of service. This is the club's highest honor awarded.
2025 Honoree
Nominees (alphabetical):
Jerry Simoneaux
Nathalie Herpin ★
Robin Vickers
Each board member may nominate a member in good standing (regular or associate) who has served with distinction during the current Lions Year.
All board members have to unanimously agree for the honoree to be selected. This is a high bar precisely because this is our club's highest honor. Nominees:
Cannot serve on the board of directors during the awarding year,
Should have served on or chaired a committee,
Should have attended or participated in something every month.
Have led or considerably impacted a service activity or project.
Proudly promote the organization, including by wearing the Lions Logo.
2024 Honoree
Nominees (alphabetical):
Angela Turpin Shaver
Chase E. West
Greg Dyer ★
2023 Honoree
Nominees (alphabetical):
Carol Barnett
Daniel Lee
Glenda Williams ★
2022 Honoree
Nominees (alphabetical):
Alexandra Lowe
Nancy Chesbro
Mattie Thigpen ★
Tawana Goodwin
Tiffani Walker
2021 Honoree
Nominees (alphabetical):
Mattie Thigpen
Timothy Rice ★
Florida Kweekeh