We are delighted that our fellow Rotarian Pavel Lejhanec of RC Pardubice has been awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Pardubice. It is the highest honour the city bestows on prominent public figures for truly exceptional service to Pardubice.

Pavel Lejhanec is a goldsmith from Pardubice and the successor to a family jewellery-making tradition dating back to 1899. His name has also long been associated with the legendary Zlatá přilba města Pardubic race, for whose winner a trophy helmet is created each year in the family jewellery workshop — made of silver, gilded, and adorned with Czech garnets.

We warmly congratulate Pavel. A more detailed article about his story and this award will appear in the next issue of Rotary Good News.