Nominations for the 2022-2023 "of the year awards"
Nominations are open for the 2022-2023 of the year awards.
It is time again for us to submit our nominations for these prestigious awards. These awards will be announced at our upcoming event in the Fall of 2023.
Douglas Barclay Award
The history of this award goes back to D60. In 1995, to commemorate the 80th birthday and 35th year in Toastmasters, George Keenan’s wife Judy, in coordination with the District, established an award in his name. George Keenan was a very dedicated Toastmaster who served the organization and the District for many years, particularly as Parliamentarian and Credentials Chairman, and as a District Governor in 1984-85. He was one of the most recognized Toastmasters in District 60. The award was to be given yearly to an active Toastmaster who continued to serve and promote Toastmasters within the District and externally. The first recipient of this award was George Keenan himself in 1995, followed by Harold Usher in 1996, Vince DaCosta in 1997, Bob Porter in 1998, Doug Barclay in 1999, Ralph Williamson in 2000, Pauline Duncan-Thrasher in 2001, Raghbir Dhillon in 2002, Heather Loveridge in 2003, Kai Rambow in 2004, Michiel Bagchus in 2005, Eric Matto in 2006, Judy Suke in 2007 and Bill Bienia in 2008. When the District split, it was felt that a separate award should be created to recognize the same attributes of past leaders in District 86. Doug Barclay had been in Toastmasters for well over 30 years, had been District Governor twice in 1973-74 and 1978-79, and was an International Director in 1975-1977. Doug embodied and exemplified the attributes for this award. The last recipient of George Keenan’s award, Past International Director, DTM Bill Bienia, chaired the committee and presented the inaugural Douglas Barclay Award at the District 86 Spring Conference on April 13, 2008.
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.
Each Club in good standing is entitled to nominate members in good standing who meet most of the criteria and would accept the nomination. The nominee must agree to attend the Fall Awards Ceremony, and must be present to receive the award.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Selection Committee Chair Fely Ragudo, DTM at douglasbarclayawardchair@toastmasters86.org
and
Immediate Past District Director 2023-2024
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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. The Club of the Year award will be given to the club with the highest total number of points in ALL three categories.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
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.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
Difference (MMAD) Award
Difference (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.
Nomination Process
Any member in good standing may be a recipient. Please send a letter with the reasons why you believe your applicant is worthy of this award.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
The Spirit of District 86
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.
Nomination Process
Any member in good standing may be eligible for this award, except for elected District leaders. Please send a letter with the reasons why you believe your applicant is worthy of this award.
Submit nominations with supporting documentation by October 1, 2023 to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022-2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org
Nomination Process
Any member or club in good standing may be eligible for the above awards, except for elected District leaders. Please send a letter, with supportive documentation (such as flyers, marketing tools used, etc.) with the reasons why you believe your applicant is worthy of this award to:
Immediate Past District Director 2022 – 2023
Email: ipdistrictdirector@toastmasters86.org