Submission Process: All entries must be submitted through the online application forms available at https://www.kiwanis.org/signatureproject. The submission links will go live on January 6.Please note: A new, enhanced submission platform will be used this year. While the format may look slightly different, the updated system offers significant improvements.
Confirmation Copies: Upon submission, a confirmation copy will automatically be sent to the submitting club, the district secretary, and the district governor.
Signature Project Breakfast Update: Kiwanis International will not host the Signature Project Breakfast at the 2026 convention. Instead, this recognition will be packaged and sent to districts with Top 10 Finalists for presentation at their respective district conventions.
Be recurring in nature (Note: New projects are eligible if there is an intention to continue them.)
Enhance the Kiwanis image in the community
Demonstrate significant community impact, such as funds raised or children served
Strengthen membership growth and partnership opportunities
What is a signature project?
Be recurring in nature (Note: New projects are eligible if there is an intention to continue them.)
Enhance the Kiwanis image in the community
Demonstrate significant community impact, such as funds raised or children served
Strengthen membership growth and partnership opportunities
District Selection Process
The District Signature Project Committee will determine its process for selecting Group I and Group II club submissions in accordance with contest criteria. From these entries, two projects will be selected for submission to Kiwanis International for consideration in the international competition.
Clubs are encouraged to:
Review the questions included in the online submission form
Read the official contest rules prior to submitting an entry
New Jersey District Awards
The New Jersey District will recognize three clubs at the Mid-Winter Conference held on March 7, 2026
2026 Signature Project Contest
Opens January 6, 2026
All entries must be submitted through the online application forms available at
https://www.kiwanis.org/signatureproject.
The submission links will go live on January 6.Please note: A new, enhanced submission platform will be used this year. While the format may look slightly different, the updated system offers significant improvements.
Upon submission, a confirmation copy will automatically be sent to the submitting club, the district secretary, and the district governor.
Kiwanis International will not host the Signature Project Breakfast at the 2026 convention. Instead, this recognition will be packaged and sent to districts with Top 10 Finalists for presentation at their respective district conventions.
(Note: New projects are eligible if there is an intention to continue them.)
What is a signature project?
District Selection Process
The District Signature Project Committee will determine its process for selecting Group I and Group II club submissions in accordance with contest criteria. From these entries, two projects will be selected for submission to Kiwanis International for consideration in the international competition.
Clubs are encouraged to:
New Jersey District Awards
The New Jersey District will recognize three clubs at the Mid-Winter Conference held on March 7, 2026