Community Projects Awards (CPA)

The Community Projects Awards (CPA) Program is an annual competition that recognizes Clubs for their community service, youth and fund-raising activities.

Click here for the 2009-2010 international winners and for a list of potential project ideas.

Click here for profiles of successful programs that various Optimist Clubs have developed. Program ideas can also be found on the Online Resource Library by clicking here.

The Community Projects Awards program is intended to:

• Encourage significant community-serving activities, which enhance the image of the Club and Optimist International.
• Aid Optimist International in acquiring information on outstanding Club projects for the guidance of other Clubs seeking similar community-serving opportunities.
• Give the Club a reference that can be used in the future as a guide for the organization of a similar activity.
• Stimulate membership involvement in meaningful Club activities, thereby providing maximum opportunity for individual participation and enhancing the desirability of membership.
• Provide recognition to Clubs for outstanding projects that fulfill the objectives of Optimist International.