Current Activity
We are pleased to announce we will be organising the Pride of Workmanship Awards again in the 2026-2027 Rotary Year. The date will be announced in due course.
Highlights 2025-2026
McLeod Murphy Scholarship
This scholarship is named to honour Dr. Ian Stephen MacLeod Murphy, the first local GP in the Emerald region who served the community for decades, often accepting food or waiving fees for struggling patients. The scholarship supports local school leavers and university students residing in the Dandenong Ranges who are pursuing tertiary studies in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or other medical and allied health fields.
2026 Ebony Dasler - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
2026 Nicholas Adams - Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Law
2026 Jacob Barrot - Bachelor of Medicine
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
2025 Jamie Dean
2026 Sebastian Nash
Emerald Secondary College Scholarships
Les Smith Memorial Award.
This encouragement award is presented to two Year 9 students who have made very good progress and constantly display a 'can-do attitude’
- William Grenness and Chrissy Burgess
Citizenship Awards.
Presented annually to exceptional Year 12 students who consistently demonstrate teamwork, resilience, and an active commitment to giving their best both inside and outside the classroom.
Rotary Club of Emerald district citizenship awards:
- Miah Beardshaw, Milla Boyd, Zara Clearihan, Nate Denham, Jem Drummond, Annabelle
Rotary Club of Emerald district Outstanding Citizenship awards:
- Luka Kill and Toby Storer
