Service Awards and Accolades

The Carmel Host Lions acknowledge the many contributions of our members and are very proud of their commitment to serve the community. Whether organizing fundraising events, educating and informing the members and public through our speaker series or offering volunteer support for vital community and city events, we have an active and award-winning membership.

2021 Award Winner

Nick Nicholson - In May 2021, Lion President Nick was awarded a Don Stanaway Fellowship from the Lions Eye Foundation for his continued support of the Carmel Host Lions Club and its projects and goals. 

2020 Award Winner

Mike Kanalakis - Melvin Jones Award. Lion Clubs International Foundation's highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individual's dedication to humanitarian service.

2020 Award Winners

Mike Kanalakis - Melvin Jones Award. Lion Clubs International Foundation's highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individual's dedication to humanitarian service.

Linda Frye - Don Stanaway Fellow Award. The Lions Eye Foundation's award for contributions to the club throughout the year.

Dave Petersen and Joyce Taylor - Bronze Fellow Awards. An award of the A.J. Robinson Foundation for commitment to the Lion's mission of advocacy and service to the blind and visually impaired.

Congratulations to our award winners and thank you all for your contributions!

Melvin Jones Awards

The Carmel Host Lions Club is grateful to our Melvin Jones Award winners for sharing their time and energy in support of our Club, the mission of Lions Club International and our community.

  Dave Banks          Wendy Banks           Elio Chiappe          John Durein

  Jackie Finley         JoAnn Holbrook      Lila Johnson          Mike Kanalakis

  Don Kirk              Judy Kirk                Tom Korper          J.R. Luster      

  Alexis Mason Nick Nicholson    Henry Phillips