KEN GOYERHumanitarian Service Award

Service Above Self

Ken GoyerFounder of Aid AfricaWorked to bring fuel-

efficient stoves, health programs and clean water to thousands of indigenous people

Primary focus was helping the people of northern Uganda and Darfur

Through his service he saved lives, even at risk to his own health.

Ken GoyerSouthtowne Rotarian; Designated our “Hero”Passed away in 2010 at age

66Ken lived “Service above

Self”Financial support, while

important, is not the same as providing direct contact and physical labor in the truest spirit of service.

Ken Goyer

Ken Goyer

Ken Goyer

2012 Recipient: Nancy Hughes

2012 Recipient: Nancy HughesFounder of Stove

Team InternationalMaking an

extraordinary difference in the lives of thousands of people in Latin America

2012 Recipient: Nancy HughesHelped local

entrepreneurs manufacture and sell the affordable, fuel-efficient Ecocina stove

Stoves have replaced the traditional open cooking fire in more than 15,000 homes across Central America, reaching more than 90,000 people.

2012 Recipient: Nancy HughesHonored in 2011 with

the Purpose Prize, an annual $100,000 award for social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and passion to make an extraordinary impact on some of society’s biggest challenges.

Also honored with Soroptimist Ruby Award

2012 Recipient: Nancy Hughes

2011 Recipient: Larry Winiarski

2011 Recipient: Larry Winiarski Recognized for service

to improve the quality of life for indigenous people of Central America and Africa

Enabled others to help themselves in the development and distribution of clean efficient stoves

Vastly improved safety and quality of life for thousands.

2011 Recipient: Larry Winiarski