District 123 Awards
District awards are presented to members that have made contributions to the District and their own personal growth. The awards are divided into 2 components. The Annual Fall Of The Year Awards Gala based on the previous year and the Annual Spring Conference based on the current year. Please review the awards and nominate yourself and/or a fellow member you feel meets the criteria for recognition.
District Fall of the Year Awards Committee 2025-2026 Chair
Zack Dawood, DTM
Nominations for all Fall of the Year Awards are based on service during the 2025-2026 year. Applications will be accepted from July 15th to September 10th.
Nominations Procedure
- Click on the award name to display the application.
- Select File > Download.
- Select Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).
- Open the file (it will be in your download folder).
- Complete and email to [email protected]
Please do not ask for access to the form; this is to avoid changes. .
NOMINATIONS for the Fall of the Year Awards deadline is September 1oth. COMPLETED applications deadline is September 8th. NO EXCEPTIONS to the deadline dates.
Presented At the Annual Fall Of The Year Awards Gala
This award is based on the Division performance and the Director’s individual contributions to that achievement. It will further reflect their dedication, commitment, and leadership towards the achievement of club goals and District mission, as well as the factors shown.
This award is based on the Area performance and the Director’s individual contributions to that achievement. It will further reflect their dedication, commitment, and leadership towards the achievement of club goals and District mission, as well as the factors shown.
Basic qualification requires:
- Area Success Plan submitted on time
- 75% of all club visit reports completed on time
While the Selection Committee considers the number of points earned during the year, additional factors such as exemplifying the Toastmaster values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Excellence, are taken into consideration and play a major role in the decision.
President of the Year
Awarded annually at the fall “Of The Year” awards gala to a club whose dedication,
commitment, and area team significantly contributed toward achieving the district
mission. Several activities and accomplishments are categorically listed.For this
category, check all the activities and accomplishments which apply to the club. Where
indicated, enter the number, frequency, or percentage of the accomplishment.
Basic qualification: A minimum of 4 club officers trained in each of the 2 training periods;
on-time payment of dues with a minimum of 8 members of whom 3 must be renewals.
Current voting members of the District Executive Committee shall not be eligible for this
award.
Awarded annually to a Toastmaster who best exemplifies Toastmasters International values in supporting the District mission. The Toastmaster of the Year will excel in a variety of communication, leadership, educational, marketing, and public relations activities.
Current members of the District Executive Committee shall not be eligible for this award.
Presented At the Spring Conference
Paperwork must be submitted to Toastmasters International by March 15th to allow Toastmasters International time to process and validate your credentials, so that the District 123 report is up to date by April 3rd.
Awarded to a Past District Officer who continues to serve the District in various capacities, both visible and behind-the-scenes.
Promotes Toastmasters within the District and beyond.
While the selection committee considers the number of points earned, additional factors such as exemplifying the Toastmasters values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Excellence, are taken into consideration and play a major role in the decision.
District 123 Communication & Leadership Award is a prestigious award that may be given annually to a non-Toastmaster who has made outstanding contributions in the areas of communication and leadership.
The purpose of the award is to honour a non-Toastmaster who has made substantial contributions in the areas of communication and leadership.
The District 123 Community Award is a prestigious award that may be given annually to a Toastmaster who has made outstanding contributions in the areas of communication and leadership.
The purpose of the award is to honour a Toastmaster who has made substantial contributions in the areas of communication and leadership in his/her community.