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.

Norman K. Parsells Award

The Norman K. Parsells Award is an annual honor presented by

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.
Norman Parsells Recipients
Previous Norm Parsells Awardees
Rotary Club of Devon

2001 Gloria “Dodie” Ireland
2003 Edward Mancini
2004 Paul Lewis Otzel
2005 Vincent Lambiase
2007 Beat Zahner
2008 James Secondi
2009 Ann M. Brignola
2010 Jeffery Solomon
2011 Henry Jadach
2012 Samuel Alagna
2013 Mark Krom
2014 Paula Kranyak
2015 Scott G. Moulton
2016 Greta Stanford
2017 Greyson Schwing
2018 Lee Cooke
2019 Jim Hassenmayer
2020 Karen Quinn-Panzer
2021 Albert May
2022 Erika Shea
2024  Jason Jenkins
2025  Michael Zanarini
2026  Tracy Edwards
Meeting Information
 
Location:
Taylor Memorial Library Building
5 Broad Street, End of the Milford Green
Milford, CT 06460-3303
 
Meeting Schedule: 
EVERY WEDNESDAY
First Wednesday of every month – Evening Meeting – 5:45 PM
Remainder of the month – Morning Meetings – 7:45 AM