We pay tribute to some of those who have given so much to Rotary and our club in service to our community:
 
Our current and past Chairs (pre-Charter) and Presidents
 
  • Current year: Mitra Rawan (President) 
  • 2023-24: Tara Pullen (President)
  • 2022-23: Sam Doyle (President)
  • 2021-22: Sam Saunders (Chair and President)
  • 2020-21: Emma McVeigh (Chair)
  • 2019-20: Tara Pullen (Chair)
  • 2018-19: Sam Saunders (Chair)
  • January to June 2018: Tara Pullen (Chair)
  • February 2017 to January 2018: Claire Scott (Chair)
 
Club Member of the Year Award
 
This award of a Paul Harris Fellow is sponsored by Past District Governor Monica Garrett to recognise a club member who has made significant contributions to the community and/or the club throughout a Rotary year.
 
  • 2023-24: Patricia McDonell
  • 2022-23: Christine Bell
  • 2021-22: Peter Hill
 
Paul Harris Fellows
 
Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
 
Rotary was founded by Paul Harris, a lawyer, and three business associates in Chicago on 23 February 1905.
 
In his honour since 1957, Paul Harris Fellows have been recognised for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation's humanitarian and educational programs. They include an array of projects that save and invigorate the lives of people around the world and enhance international friendship and understanding.  These projects are funded, implemented, and managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the world.
 
Anyone who contributes US$1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus or an approved Rotary Foundation grant - or has that amount contributed in their name - may be recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
Paul Harris Fellow recognition is both an award for exemplary work in community service or helping those in need, or a way to recognise a substantial donation to The Rotary Foundation.
 
The History of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition | Rotary ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of January 2025, the following members of the Rotary Club of Canberra Sundowners have been recognised as Paul Harris Fellows:
 
  • Sam Doyle
  • Lynne Duckham OAM
  • Jordan Fallon
  • Helen Green
  • Peter Hill
  • James Holman
  • David Kurthi
  • Sara Lemanski
  • Patricia McDonell
  • Emma McVeigh
  • Ash Pagett
  • Tara Pullen
  • Mitra Rawan
  • Sam Saunders
  • Claire Scott
  • Ser Sim