Paul Harris Medal
Paul Harris Fellow recognition was created in memory of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, as a way to show appreciation for contributions to the Foundation's charitable and educational program. A Rotarian who contributes – or in whose name is contributed – a gift of US$1,000 or more to Rotary International's Annual Programs Fund may become a Paul Harris Fellow. Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate, a Paul Harris Fellow pin, and a medallion. Donors are eligible for Paul Harris Fellow recognition when their cumulative giving reaches US$1,000. For additional gifts totaling US$1,000 or more, a Paul Harris Fellow:
- is recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow.
- may also choose to honor someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow with their Foundation Recognition Points, formerly called "available credit".
- is eligible to receive a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow pin with additional stones.
This identifies the Paul Harris Fellow as an advocate of the Foundation's goals of world peace and international understanding. It has been a practice of many clubs to award Paul Harris Fellowship to select members in appreciation of his or her service to the club. A sustaining member is an individual who contributes or in whose name is contributed a minimum of US$100 with the commitment to contribute US$1,000 within a ten-year period.