Paul Sanborn “Service Above Self” Award

Paul Sanborn, one of Cape Coral’s earliest residents and a charter member of the Rotary Club of Cape Coral (1964), passed away in July of 2017. The Paul Sanborn Service Above Self Award will be awarded in his memory to a southwest Florida citizen who exemplifies the spirit of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Nominations for this award are due by July 31st at 11:59 pm.

The nominee can be a Rotary club member or a non-Rotarian who selflessly volunteers their services to community causes or initiatives that benefit the community or its members. The winner of his namesake award will be a Southwest Florida resident who can be counted on to serve the greater good, for both big or small actions – glamorous or thankless – offering whatever skills or resources at their disposal, inspiring those around them.

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1. Describe up to three circumstances where the nominee displayed enthusiastic willingness to step up and serve as a volunteer. *

2. Provide an example of a time when the nominee’s willingness to serve inspired others, and maybe even provided the push needed to help a community or team cross the finish line or achieve a milestone.* *

3. Explain how the nominee lives the spirit of “Service Above Self.” *

4. Describe how the nominee’s dedication to service has made an impact on southwest Florida, a community within, or individual lives within the community in a significant way. *

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