Rotary Club of Makati, Philippines

The Club romped off with the most coveted of honors at the District Awards Night—the Governor's Diamond Excellence Award for Rotary Club of the Year. There to accept the trophy from Gov. Boyet Limon was a beaming Pres. Larry Boyer , whose hard work throughout the past 11 months had been crowned with this singular distinction. The event, dubbed “Dreams Worked—the 2009 Awards, Jewels of Success,” took place at the Manila Polo Club on Friday, 5 th June. The program saw a procession of award presenters, among them PDG Tony Quila, DGE Sid Garcia and IPP Pepito Bengzon (who was a member of the District Awards committee) . The Club was recognized for its achievements in 15 areas including Gawad Kalinga, Literacy, The Rotary Foundation, Rotaract, and public image. First Ann Tere Boyer also received a plaque of appreciation from the governor. The complete list of awards:

Governor's Diamond Excellence Award:

ROTARY CLUB of the YEAR

Real Good Exemplars of Meritorious Service

Recognition of significant Project by Presidents : For GK Villa Paraiso
Zone Literacy Award
Presidential Citation

Real Good Service Award

Large Clubs Category – Literacy (Concentrated Language Encounter)

Most Outstanding Projects: Rotary Avenues of Service

Public Image – E-Newsletter

Governor's Distinguished Service Awards

Large Clubs category – Vocational Service
Large Clubs category – Community Service
Large Clubs category – International Service
Service to Youth – Outstanding Rotaract Club: Rotaract Club of Makati

Governor's Achievement Award – TRF

Governor's Real Good Achievement Award for Highest Per Capita, Annual Programs Fund
Governor's Real Good Achievement Award for Highest Annual Program Fund Contribution in Absolute Amount

Special Governor's Recognition

For Chartering a Rotary Club –RCM Fort Bonifacio Global City

Special Governor's Citation :

Spouses Certificate of Appreciation for Ann Tere Boyer

Citation for International Fellowship

Korean DISCON 2009

There to cheer on Pres. Larry and give him support were IPP Pepito Bengzon, PP Cesar Campos , PP Jonny Carlos , PP Ric Librea, PP Conrad Marty, PP Sonny Tambunting, PE Felix Amparo & Ann Tessie, Sec./Dir. Francis Macatulad, Treas. Dayal Nandwani, Boy Arteche, Ai-Ai Galvez, Gani Ferrer , and of course First Ann Tere. Also present was Mennen Gonzales, president of RC Makati's Rotaract Club, which was cited as Outstanding Rotaract Club.