District 5470 Rotary Clubs Recognized for Outstanding Foundation Giving and Support of Polio Eradication

Rotary District 5470 has plenty to celebrate as clubs across the district have earned recognition from The Rotary Foundation for their generosity and commitment to making a difference around the world during the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

Six clubs earned recognition for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund, while 13 clubs received End Polio Now Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their support for Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.

Annual Fund Giving Recognition

Three District 5470 clubs were recognized for leading the district in per capita giving to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund:

  • The Rotary Club of Wet Mountain Valley (Westcliffe) earned first place with an impressive $872.65 per member.

  • The Rotary Club of Delta placed second with $774.74 per member.

  • The Rotary Club of Glenwood Springs Sunset ranked third with $403.03 per member.

Four clubs also earned 100% Foundation Giving recognition, reflecting participation by every member in supporting The Rotary Foundation:

  • Delta

  • Fruita

  • Grand Junction Horizon Sunrise

  • Lamar

Additionally, two clubs received Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) recognition:

  • Fruita

  • Grand Junction Horizon Sunrise

These accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to supporting The Rotary Foundation and its work in communities throughout the world.

Thirteen Clubs Recognized for Supporting End Polio Now

Rotary's commitment to ending polio remains one of the organization's most important global initiatives, and District 5470 clubs continue to demonstrate their dedication to this historic effort.

The following 13 clubs received 2025-2026 End Polio Now Certificates of Appreciation:

  • Broadmoor District

  • Carbondale

  • Colorado Springs

  • Delta

  • Fruita

  • Glenwood Springs

  • Grand Junction Horizon Sunrise

  • Montrose

  • Pagosa Springs

  • Telluride

  • Trinidad

  • Vail Eagle Valley

  • Wet Mountain Valley (Westcliffe)

These recognitions reflect the clubs' support of Rotary's worldwide campaign to eradicate polio and help protect future generations from this preventable disease.

Celebrating the Power of Rotary Giving

Whether supporting The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund or contributing to the fight against polio, District 5470 Rotarians are helping turn generosity into lasting impact.

Congratulations to all of our recognized clubs! Your commitment to giving demonstrates the power of Service Above Self and helps Rotary continue its work to create lasting change, locally and around the world.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we encourage every Rotarian and every club to continue supporting The Rotary Foundation and Rotary's promise to end polio for good.

Together, we are making a difference!