Every year, the Round Table International (RTI) Board gives out awards to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions by its members, clubs, and associations. These awards inspire excellence, promote best practices, encourage healthy competition, and reinforce RTI’s values of fellowship, service, and improvement. They also boost global visibility, strengthen community bonds, and motivate others within the organization to achieve more for their communities. Awards showcase success and inspire the broader Round Table movement.
Each of the following awards is bestowed during the gala event at the end of each RTI World Meeting. A certificate for the RTI Award is presented in recognition of the achievement. The current list of awards was updated during the RTI HYM 2025 in Cyprus, and is as follows:
Tabler of the year
The Tabler of the Year award is a prestigious recognition within Round Table International (RTI), honoring individual members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contribution to the organization’s ideals and activities. This accolade celebrates outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the principles of fellowship and community service that RTI upholds.
Association of the year
The Association of the Year award is a prestigious accolade presented by Round Table International (RTI) to honor a national association that has demonstrated exceptional performance, growth, and commitment to the organization’s ideals over the past year. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in areas such as membership growth, impactful service projects, active participation in international events, and overall contribution to the Round Table movement.
Association of the year Honourees
Club of the year
The Club of the Year award is a prestigious accolade presented by Round Table International (RTI) to honor a local Round Table club that has demonstrated exceptional performance, commitment to community service, and embodiment of RTI’s core values over the past year. This recognition celebrates outstanding achievements in areas such as impactful service projects, membership growth, innovative initiatives, and active participation within the Round Table community. To stand out amongst 2000+ clubs globally is a massive achievement.
Magazine of the year
The Magazine of the Year award recognizes outstanding efforts in content creation, design, and the effective communication of Round Table’s values and activities through print or digital media. These recognitions underscore the importance of effective communication within RTI and highlight the exceptional work of associations in producing engaging and informative magazines that strengthen the bonds among members globally.
Magazine of the year Honourees
Community Service Project of the year
This prestigious recognition is given annually to acknowledge the most impactful and outstanding community service project organized by a Round Table club or association. The award is part of RTI’s commitment to fostering fellowship and encouraging service within the local and global community. Round Table clubs around the world undertake a variety of community service projects, ranging from local initiatives to international humanitarian efforts. The award highlights the creativity, effort, and positive change achieved by a club’s project.
Community Service Project Award Honourees
Side by Side Award
The Side by Side Award is an accolade presented by Round Table International (RTI) to honor exceptional collaboration between Round Table and its affiliated organizations, collectively known as the Round Table Family. This family includes groups such as Ladies Circle, 41 Club, Tangent Club, and Agora Club. The award recognizes joint initiatives that exemplify the spirit of unity and shared purpose among these organizations.
Social Media Award
The Social Media Award is an accolade presented by Round Table International (RTI) to recognize exceptional use of social media platforms by its member associations or clubs. This award honors innovative and effective social media campaigns that promote RTI’s values, enhance community engagement, and increase the organization’s visibility globally.
Waldo Thule Mission 2X Award
This award recognises exceptional membership growth, aligning with RTI’s Mission 2X to expand and double our impact. It distinguishes the associations that have significantly contributed to Round Table’s growth by considering absolute growth figures, percentage growth relative to association size, and overall contributions to the movement.
Pink Bunny Award
Inspired by Saku Hyttinen’s legendary travels, this award honours a Tabler who, without holding an official position, has travelled extensively to visit associations worldwide. Their dedication to connect with Tablers across borders and cultures embodies the true spirit of fellowship.