Vocational Service
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HORATIO “CABBY”CABASARES VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Vocational Excellence Award, is named after District 6920 Rotarian, Horatio “Cabby” Cabasares. Cabby was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Perry where he served as Club President and board member for most of his Rotary career. Working nearly four decades as a surgeon in the local community hospital he was instrumental in improving and updating surgical and treatment equipment. Cabby served as Chief of Staff, sat on the Board of Directors, was a mentor to many in the healthcare field, and was loved throughout the community. Cabby traveled on several medical mission trips and was instrumental in Rotary District 6920’s Medial Equipment Transport Service (METS) program where he negotiated and collected supplies and equipment to send around the world.
This award is given to a District 6920 Rotarian who has excelled in their vocation and has used their profession to encourage and promote the ideals of Rotary that Cabby Cabasares exemplified.
Each District 6920 club may nominate a member and a selection committee shall choose the recipient. The recipient will be presented with the award at District Conference.
LYNFORD “LYNN” HADWIN GUARDIAN OF ETHICS AWARD
The Guardian of Ethics Award, is named after District 6920 Rotarian Lynford Bartow Hadwin. Lynn was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Savannah South for over 33 years where he served as Club President and District Governor. He served as Trustee Emeritus of the Georgia Rotary Student Program and spent countless hours assisting and mentoring the students. Lynn was a respected businessman in Savannah and was known for his integrity and tremendous work ethic. He was known by many as a true gentleman and never paused to helped those in need.
This award is given to a District 6920 Rotarian who encourages and promotes the ideals of Rotary, the Four Way Test, and Service Above Self in their vocation and personal life. A Rotarian with the attributes and passion for ethics that Lynn Hadwin exemplified.
Each District 6920 club may nominate a member and a selection committee shall choose the recipient. The recipient will be presented with the award at District Conference.
