Recognition Awards

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The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters.

To achieve the status of DTM in Pathways a toastmaster must

  • Complete two learning paths.
  • Serve as a club officer for 12 months, participate in the preparation of a Club Success Plan, and participate in a district-sponsored club officer training.
  • Serve a complete one-year term as a district officer.**
  • Serve successfully as a club mentor or coach.**
  • Serve successfully as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
  • Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)

The Toastmaster of the Year award is given to a member who best exemplifies Toastmasters International values in supporting the District mission. They excel in a variety of leadership and communication; educational; and marketing and public relations activities. They are enthusiastic, dedicated, and are there to mentor their fellow toastmasters to success.

2021 – 2022
Maria Cervantes DTM

2020 Trevor Nelson DTM
2019 Bryant Pergerson DTM
2018 Not awarded
2017 Annette Krause DTM
2016 Kris Provant DTM
2014 Theresa Dimmit

The official District 15 Giant of the District was first inaugurated in 1994. It was created by the District Council to honor and recognize those members of the District when it is merited by a lifetime of contributions to the development and growth of the District. This award takes 15 years of service to be qualified.  Over the years, individuals have been recognized with the Giant of the District award for various reasons: some for their contributions in roles of leadership, some by working unselfishly in the background and some as the result of their outstanding achievements in speaking and communication. This award takes 15 years of consistent service to be nominated.

2021-2022
Ken Jenkins DTM

2020 Annette Krause DTM
2019 George Jolley II DTM
2018 Not awarded
2017 Not awarded
2016 Shirley Howard
2015 Helga Davies DTM
2012 Jerry Allen DTM
2010 Dick Carr ATM
2009 Peggy Carr DTM
2008 Vincent Kituku
2008 Renee Gushen DTM
2007 Rose Johnson-Tsosie DTM
2006 Billie Jones DTM
2004 Michael Taylor ATM
2003 Emma Smith DTM
2002 Victor Hernandez DTM
2001 Susan Baer DTM
2000 Sid Smith DTM
1999 Lawrence Geisler DTM
1994 Marvin Kline DTM

The official District 15 Hall of Fame was first inaugurated in 1982. It was created by the District Council to honor and recognize those members of the District who have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the District. This award takes a minimum of 10 years to qualify for.  Over the years, individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for various reasons: some for their contributions in roles of leadership, some by working unselfishly in the background and some as the result of their outstanding achievements in speaking and communication.

2021 – 2022
Terry Yackley

2020 Linda Jackson
2019 Craig Stratton
2018 Not Awarded
2017 Not awarded
2016 Annette Krause, DTM
2016 Ellie Thomson, DTM
2015 Fred Riggers ACS, ALB
2014 Deborah Whitman DTM
2013 Emmy Jones DTM
2012 Heli Hunsaker DTM
2011 Sharon F. Aaron DTM
2010 Michelle Morrison DTM
2009 Michael Rusnack DTM
2008 Susan Baer DTM
2007 Peggy Carr DTM
2006 Norene Jensen DTM
2005 Duane Evanson ATMS
2004 Renee Gushen DTM
2003 Jinks Dabney DTM
2002 Rose Johnson-Tsosie DTM
2002 Richard Carr ATM
2001 Victor Hernandez DTM
2001 Michelle Wood DTM
2000 Michael Taylor ATM
1998 Information missing
1997 Information missing
1999 Billie Jones DTM
1996 Peggy Ayers
1996 Henry Heinscheid
1996 Gary Burna DTM
1995 Treena Holm ATM
1994 Morgan McArthur CTM
1994 Lawrence Geisler DTM
1994 Kimberly Wilson ATM
1994 Emma Smith DTM
1994 Dora Nunnelly DTM
1994 Dan Gomez DTM
1993 Information missing
1992 Information missing
1991 Information missing
1990 Ron Freking ATM
1989 Theodore Ayers ATM
1989 Leland Maust ATM
1989 Julia Ward DTM
1988 Sid Smith DTM
1988 Louie Peterson DTM
1988 John Howard ATM
1988 Joan Haynes DTM
1988 Art Scott DTM
1988 Art Monson ATM
1987 Information missing
1986 Vernon Norris
1986 Thomas Hoffman ATM
1986 Robert Keller DTM
1986 Lawrence Roe ATM
1986 Joe Kersher ATM
1986 Emmitt Holmes ATM
1986 Bernie Sabato ATM
1985 Tom Seppich ATM
1985 Marvin Kline DTM
1985 Conrad Peterson ATM
1984 Warren Reeves DTM
1984 Rulon Wood DTM
1984 Royal Mursener DTM
1984 Jim Cunningham ATM
1984 Harold Gerber ATM
1983 Information missing

The Sid Smith Award is given to a member who has shown exceptional leadership during the last Toastmasters year. This award goes to a Toastmaster of District 15 who has shown excellence in Leadership, serving on committees, and/or other support roles within the district. This award is named for Sid Smith – District Governor – 1976-1977, International Director – 1978-1980.

2021-2022
Jorge Ramirez

2020 Chris Frye DTM
2019 Lori Welter DTM
2018 Information not available
2016 Information not available
2015 Theresa Dimmit DTM

The John Howard Leadership Award is given to a member for outstanding communication and leadership to members of the district and their clubs. This is achieved through continued leadership over a period of 5 years or more while serving on committees, as an officer and/or other support roles within the district.

2021 – 2022
Courtney Carlovsky

2020 – Shelly Belflower

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2022 – 2023
Richard and Peggy Carr

Rookie would be a member of ONE year or less in the Toastmasters program. This award is to recognize and honor a new Toastmaster in District 15 who demonstrates a strong commitment to the Toastmasters standards of excellence. This Toastmaster will have shown improved performance in communication skills and will have contributed in other ways as:

  • A Team player, Enthusiasm during club meetings
  • Willingness to fill club roles as well the officer
  • Attended TLI

2021-2022
Shawn Billy

2020 Savannah Fine
2019 Elizabeth Williams
2018 Information not available
2017 Information not available
2016 Information not available
2015 Information not available
2014 James Briggs

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