Award Background
This award was created in 2005 to honor Lou Novak. Lou was a member of Midland Toastmasters for over 40 years. He served District 6 as an Area Governor, Division Governor, and District Governor 1981/1982. He also served on the Toastmasters board of directors as Region IV International Director 1985/1987. Lou was a key member of the District 6 25-year club. Lou was particularly gifted in club building. During his years in Toastmasters, Lou was instrumental in chartering over 100 clubs. Lou’s Toastmaster friends established this award in his memory.

Purpose
Each year the Lou Novak award is presented to a member who significantly contributes to the growth of new clubs in District 6.

Qualifications

• The nominated member must be a Toastmaster in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive years.
• The nominated member must have been instrumental in helping one or more new clubs charter since July 1 (current Toastmasters year).
• The nominated member may have served as a Club mentor, sponsor, coach, as an ongoing member of the demo team or in a capacity that aided the district in establishing one or more new clubs.
• All Toastmasters may be considered for this award except the District Director, Program Quality Director, and Club Growth Director serving in the program year the award is given for.

Nominations must be submitted by June 15, 2020.