Longstanding Rotarian Honored With International 'Service Above Self' Award

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The Manning Rotary Club has honored longstanding Rotarian Brad Vollstedt with the International 'Service Above Self' award, the highest honor within a Rotary group. Vollstedt was recognized for his over 30 years of outstanding volunteerism and humanitarian services with the organization. Each year, a maximum of 150 recipients worldwide are selected for this prestigious award.

Why it matters

The 'Service Above Self' award is a prestigious recognition that highlights the significant contributions Rotarians make to their local communities and the world through volunteer work and charitable initiatives. Vollstedt's decades of dedicated service to the Manning Rotary Club and its causes exemplifies the Rotary's core values of service, integrity, and fellowship.

The details

Vollstedt has previously been recognized by his local Rotary district, receiving the District 6000 Guardian of Integrity award in 2018. He is also a Level Seven Paul Harris Fellow and has donated over $7,000 to Rotary Foundations outside of his local club, earning him a gold pin with a ruby stone. Vollstedt was presented with the 'Service Above Self' award during the Manning Rotary Club's meeting on March 17, 2026.

• Vollstedt has been a Rotarian for over 30 years.
• Vollstedt received the District 6000 Guardian of Integrity award in 2018.
• Vollstedt was presented with the 'Service Above Self' award on March 17, 2026.