Batesville Rotary Club

06/09/2026

Living our best lives with the Batesville Rotary Club! 💛

06/05/2026

Last Call - Need Nominations by EOD Monday, June 8, 2026

We are now taking Community Award Nominations. The winners will be awarded at our Annual Rotary Award Banquet.
Please submit all nominations by June 1, 2026, to: [email protected] or mail to:
Rotary Club of Batesville
Attn: Amanda Dickey/Community Awards
2121 Harrison St.
Batesville, AR 72501

Making A Difference Service Award: Honors a person who is making significant contribution to our community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model for compassion and service and be striving to make our world a better place with a passion for helping others in our community.

Outstanding Community Service: This award is for a person or group who has made a dramatic impact on our community. Someone who has gone the extra mile to help us improve the quality of life or helped by giving assistance to projects or causes in our area.

Educator of the Year: This award is for a teacher who goes out of their way to support their students. This person cares deeply for their pupils, and it shows through all their actions.

Role Model of the Year: This award is aimed at a Public Servant such as a policeman, fire-fighter, paramedic, or first responder who goes beyond the call of duty.

05/14/2026

The Rotary Club of Batesville is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Rotary Scholarship, awarded to exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship payable to their chosen university.

This year’s scholarship winners are:
Hayden Taylor – Batesville High School
Gwendolyn Goodwin – Batesville High School
Lily Barker – Southside High School
Hunter Williford – Midland High School
Emilee Pankey – Cedar Ridge High School

Each recipient was selected through a competitive application process that evaluated academic achievement, leadership experience, community involvement, character, and financial need. The Rotary Scholarship reflects Rotary International’s guiding principle of “Service Above Self.”

“Each of these students exemplifies the values of Rotary through their dedication to making a difference in their schools and communities,” said Dorothy Hennings, President of the Rotary Club of Batesville. “We are honored to support their educational journeys and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make.”

The Rotary Club of Batesville has a long-standing commitment to supporting youth and education through scholarships, mentorship, and service initiatives. The scholarship program is made possible through the generous support of local donors and Rotary members.

05/12/2026

We have extended the deadline to get your tickets!

The Batesville Rotary Club is having a raffle to raise money for scholarships for local high school seniors. Contact any Rotarian to purchase your tickets (max 2 per person) and have the chance to split the pot! If we sell all of our tickets that's a $10,000 cash payout!

We are only selling 200 tickets so don't miss this awesome opportunity to win some cash and support local students!

05/04/2026

Help support our local students!

The Batesville Rotary Club is having a raffle to raise money for scholarships for local high school seniors. Contact any Rotarian to purchase your tickets (max 2 per person) and have the chance to split the pot! If we sell all of our tickets that's a $10,000 cash payout!

We are only selling 200 tickets so don't miss this awesome opportunity to win some cash and support local students!

04/25/2026

Now taking nominations for your favorite community people. Help us award the best!!!!

04/16/2026

Nominate your favorites today 🤩

Who’s making a difference in Batesville?

Rotary's Making A Difference Service Award honors someone leading with heart—through service, compassion, and dedication to others.

Tag them. Nominate them. Celebrate them.

🗓 Deadline: June 1
📧 [email protected]

03/31/2026

We are now taking Community Award Nominations. The winners will be awarded at our Annual Rotary Award Banquet.

Please submit all nominations by June 1, 2026, to: [email protected] or mail to:
Rotary Club of Batesville
Attn: Amanda Dickey/Community Awards
2121 Harrison St.
Batesville, AR 72501

Making A Difference Service Award: Honors a person who is making significant contribution to our community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model for compassion and service and be striving to make our world a better place with a passion for helping others in our community.

Outstanding Community Service: This award is for a person or group who has made a dramatic impact on our community. Someone who has gone the extra mile to help us improve the quality of life or helped by giving assistance to projects or causes in our area.

Educator of the Year: This award is for a teacher who goes out of their way to support their students. This person cares deeply for their pupils, and it shows through all their actions.

Role Model of the Year: This award is aimed at a Public Servant such as a policeman, fire-fighter, paramedic, or first responder who goes beyond the call of duty.

03/19/2026

We are always looking for new members! If you've been searching for a way to serve in the Batesville area, we'd love to have you join. We meet Mondays at noon at Tavolo!

Big shout out to EAST at Batesville High School Charter for creating this video!

03/10/2026

Rotarians at the Lyon College Black Student Association Masquerade Sneaker Gala! 🪩