Each year, Zones 28 and 32 recognize a Rotarian, or a Rotary organization, for outstanding achievement, consistent with the ideals expressed in the fourth object of Rotary: “the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through humanitarian activity of international significance.”
The award honors Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rotarian Donald MacRae, who during the international convention in 1918 proposed that Rotary become an agent for the promotion of goodwill and peace among nations. That was the first time an international vision for Rotary was publicly expressed.
Recipients of the Donald MacRae Peace Award have demonstrated the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through consistent peace-making efforts, or humanitarian activity of international significance, plus leadership in the pursuit of peace as envisioned by the fourth object of Rotary.
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The Donald MacRae Zone 32 Peace Award for 2023-2024 was presented to Connie Spark!
Concetta ‘Connie’ Spark, a member since 1996, of the Rotary club of York-East, District 7390, in Pennsylvania, USA, has steadfastly undertaken humanitarian medical missions to over a dozen countries on three Continents—Africa, Asia, and South America.
For over three decades, Connie has either led or participated in 35 missions, raising funds applying for grants and directing many highly successful programs. Connie‘s expertise has enabled her to participate in dental, vision, and medical missions from Ethiopia, to Zambia. Her contributions include ‘reverse’ medical grants to provide vision care for school children in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Connie is a major donor, a recipient of the Service above Self award and a citation for meritorious service. She has a passion for international service and is a true promoter of peace!