The Winners of the 2020-2021 "of the year awards" are...

Douglas Barclay Award

Awarded annually to a Past District Officer who continues to exemplify our Toastmasters values of integrity, respect, service & excellence and for their contributions and continued service as well as the promotion of Toastmasters to the outside community.

Winner: Vitaliy Fursov, DTM, PDD

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2020
Michael Proudlock, DTM
2019
Tony Bratschitsch, DTM
2018
Carol Dowell, DTM
2017
Karim Premji, DTM
2016
Avis Brodie, DTM
2015
John MacDonald, DTM
2014
Eric Solowka, DTM
2013
Doreen Hillier, DTM
2012
Eva Britton, DTM
2011
Joan Binetti, DTM
2010
Isabel Hershaw, DTM
2009
Jean McAllister, DTM

Peter Crabtree President of the Year Award

The President of the Year Award is based on Toastmasters club activities and personal achievements, including educational programs, club administration, membership, and other club activities.

Winner: Aurelie Anne Contosta, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Patricia Williams, DTM
2018 – 2019
Leslie Benfield, DTM
2017 – 2018
Yoshith Perera, ACS, ALB
2016 – 2017
Yun Annie Bai, DTM
2015 – 2016
Roger Caesar, DTM
2014 – 2015
Amanda Russon
2013 – 2014
Kristina Johnston, DTM
2012 – 2013
Louisa Steele, DTM
2011 – 2012
Heather Skoll
2010 – 2011
Eric Chan
2009 – 2010
Dennis Bartel, DTM
2008 – 2009
Cindy Stradling

Area Director of the Year Award

The Area Director of the Year is based on the Area performance and the individuals’ contributions to that achievement.  The achievements are measured across membership building and retention, club extensions, distinguished club program, education and training, leadership commitment and support, and public relations.

Winner: Madhukar Shahi, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Howard Bisharsky
2018 – 2019
Aurie Contosta, DTM
2017 – 2018
Lou Mulligan, DTM
2016 – 2017
George How Pak Hing, DTM
2015 – 2016
Claire Zheng, DTM
2014 – 2015
Kristina Johnston, DTM
2013 – 2014
Rowan Faludi, DTM
2012 – 2013
Dawna Bate
2011 – 2012
Jacklyn Payne, DTM
2010 – 2011
Stephen Dow
2009 – 2010
Karim Premji, DTM
2008 – 2009
Mary Mahadeo, DTM

Division Director of the Year Award

The Division Director of the Year is based on the Division performance and the individual’s contributions to that achievement.  The achievements are measured across membership building and retention, club extensions, distinguished club program, education and training, leadership commitment and support, and public relations.

Winner: Leslie Benfield, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Millie Leng, DTM
2018 – 2019
Cindy Tate, DTM
2017 – 2018
Kyla Werrett, DTM – Division D
2016 – 2017
Saima Amirzada Malik, DTM – Division A
2015 – 2016
Jacklyn A. Payne DTM – Division A
2014 – 2015
Cathy Herschell, DTM – Division D
2013 – 2014
Karim Premji, DTM – Division A
2012 – 2013
Rubi Talavera, DTM – Division A
2011 – 2012
Tony Bratschitsch, DTM – Division L
2010 – 2011
Melanee Jessup, DTM – Division W
2009 – 2010
Janet Johnson, DTM – Division A
2008 – 2009
Eva Britton – Division B

Publicist of the Year Award

This award recognizes publicity efforts by Toastmasters throughout the year. It’s awarded to a member who does the best job of promoting Toastmasters through a variety of media and throughout the District.

Winner: Susan Hopcroft, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Somnath Bhattacharjee, DTM
2018 – 2019
Matthew Ogbulafor, DTM
2017 – 2018
Dennis Bartel, DTM
2016 – 2017
Lyndsy Johnson, DTM
2015 – 2016
Yoshith Perera
2014 – 2015
Lorna Miller, DTM
2013 – 2014
Bud Brown, DTM
2012 – 2013
Nancy Stokkermans
2011 – 2012
Karim Premji, DTM
2010 – 2011
Iad Abdul-Rahman
2009 – 2010
Colleen Cole
2008 – 2009
Katie Chida

Zoom Master of the Year Award

This award recognizes the Toastmaster who embraced the virtual world and supported the Club/Area/Division and/or District throughout the year by using ZOOM.

Winner: Bill Kirby, DTM

Tony Bratschitsch Club of the Year Award

All clubs in good standing are eligible. There are three levels to this award.  The Education Leadership award will be awarded to the club with the highest number of points in the Education Leadership category.  The Membership Leadership award will be given to the club with the highest number of points in the Membership Leadership category. 

Winner: MI Speak Toastmasters

Winner (Education Leadership): MI Speak Toastmasters

Winner (Membership Leadership): BASF Toastmasters

Past Winners - Club of the Year

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Region of Peel Toastmasters
2018 – 2019
Confidently Speaking Toastmasters
2017 – 2018
Energetics Toastmasters
2016 – 2017
Confidently Speaking Toastmasters
2015 – 2016
Meadowvale Toastmasters Club
2014 – 2015
Port Credit Toastmasters Club
2013 – 2014
Confidently Speaking

Past Winners - Education Leadership of the Year

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Confidently Speaking Toastmasters
2018 – 2019
Candu Toastmasters Club
2017 – 2018
Port Credit Toastmasters
2016 – 2017
Confidently Speaking Toastmasters
2015 – 2016
Meadowvale Toastmasters Club
2014 – 2015
Riverspeak Club
2013 – 2014
Port Credit Club

Past Winners - Membership Leadership of the Year

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Glen Abby Toastmasters
2018 – 2019
Halton Hills Toastmasters Club
2017 – 2018
Brampton Toastmasters
2016 – 2017
Confidently Speaking Toastmasters
2015 – 2016
Meadowvale Toastmasters Club
2014 – 2015
Brampton Club
2013 – 2014
Confidently Speaking

Club Coach of the Year Award

The Club Coach of The Year Award goes to a successful Club Coach who leads their club back to Distinguished Club status.  Club Coaches that make these opening criteria are measured on the breadth and depth of their activities.

Winner: Melanie Taddeo, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Brahm Memone, DTM
2018 – 2019
Ram Lakhanpal
2017 – 2018
Deridor Collier, DTM
2016 – 2017
Kelley McIntyre, DTM
2015 – 2016
Caroline Beren, DTM
2014 – 2015
Shawn Salokannell, DTM
2013 – 2014
Paul Lynott, DTM
2012 – 2013
Eric Solowka, DTM
2011 – 2012
Rebecca Anstett, DTM
2010 – 2011
Janice McDonald DTM
2009 – 2010
Philip Lococo, ATMB, ALS
2008 – 2009
Avis Brodie, DTM

Cindy Tate Toastmaster of the Year Award

The Cindy Tate Toastmaster of the Year award is given to a member who best exemplifies Toastmasters International values in supporting the District mission.  The Toastmaster of the Year is expected to excel in a variety of leadership and communication, educational, marketing and public relations activities.

Winner: Roger Caesar, DTM

Past Winners

Year
Winner
2019 – 2020
Cindy Tate, DTM
2018 – 2019
Tuula Redditt, DTM
2017 – 2018
Mark Hayes, DTM
2016 – 2017
Jocelyne Vezina, DTM
2015 – 2016
Mohammed Zackria, DTM
2014 – 2015
Leizyl Sobrinho
2013 – 2014
Vitaliy Fursov, DTM
2012 – 2013
Al Steele, DTM
2011 – 2012
Rubi Talavera, DTM
2010 – 2011
Karim Premji, DTM
2009 – 2010
Andrea Petch
2008 – 2009
James Noble

Members Make a Difference Award

(MMAD) Award is awarded to a Toastmaster members who volunteer their Toastmasters communication and leadership skills to better the lives of those in their community in a significant and notable way outside of their Toastmasters regular duties.

Winners:

Ross Cunningham, DTM
Neil Dunsmore
Raam Lakhanpal, DTM
Hitesh Parmar, DTM
Bob Topliffe, DTM

Spirit of 86 Award

The Spirit of District 86 is awarded to a member who consistently exemplifies Toastmasters values, and who has made a significant and notable contribution to District 86’s success.

Winners:

Shahan Aaron
Mikael Gatje, DTM
Phillip Lai, DTM

Nomination Process 2021-2022

Any member or club in good standing may be eligible for the above awards, except for elected District leaders. Nominations for 2021-2022 will be accepted beginning in July 2022. Please watch this page in the months ahead for more information on the nomination process and deadlines. You can nominate yourself or have a member nominate you.