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Norman K. Parsells Award
The Norman K. Parsells Award is an annual honor presented by the Rotary Clubs of Bridgeport, Derby-Shelton, Devon, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Orange, Stratford, and Trumbull in District 7980 to recognize outstanding service and commitment to both Rotary and the local community. Named in memory of Norman K. Parsells, a devoted Rotarian known for his tireless dedication, integrity, and deep sense of community service, this award celebrates individuals who exemplify the “Service Above Self” motto in their actions and leadership. Each year, the responsibility of organizing the event rotates alphabetically among the nine clubs.
Norm Parsells was more than just a dedicated Rotarian—his influence reached well beyond Rotary. Each year, clubs select a recipient who mirrors Norm’s spirit of selfless service, strong work ethic, and commitment to improving the lives of others. Honorees are those who put the needs of others before their own and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to unselfish volunteer service, ensuring that their efforts uplift their communities in meaningful ways.
This award is both a tribute to Norm’s enduring legacy and an inspiration for Rotarians to continue his service mission, ensuring that his values live on through new generations of community leaders.
Richard Brew 1989
F. Paul Kurmay 1993
Frank DeLuca 2001
David W. Killeen 2003
Patricia Patusky 2004
Constantine Chargares 2005
Karen S. Bowles 2006
Peter Russell 2007
M. Lewis Chaplowe 2008
Benjamin B. Branyan 2009
Joseph Dolan 2010
Tony Nizzardo 2011
Marty Burger 2012
Diane Puterski 2013
Jack Cratty 2014
Fred Hyatt 2015
John Corb 2016
Gary Jacopian 2017
Jeff Krause 2018
Stephanie Philips 2019
Janet Robinson 2020
Sheri Szymanski 2021
Paul Tavares 2023
Michael Suntag 2024
Sharon Palumberi 2025
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