The Rock Valley Kiwanis

Extra Mile Award Program

Background and Purpose

In 1999 the Rock Valley Kiwanis Club decided to fill a void in our Community with the Extra Mile Award Program.  Its intention is to recognize individuals, who, through their selfless actions, make a positive contribution to the Community and establish themselves as role-models for others.   Although there are other excellent recognition programs in place in Rockford, they tend to be "the best of" genre, providing recognition on an annual basis.  Our intention is to say thanks to all who meet our criteria, and to do that on a timely basis.  The Award's name is derived from the old saying that "the nice thing about going the extra mile is that there is little traffic."

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