Background

This award was created in 1982 to honor Don Murray. Don was a member of the Legion Rostrum Club and was very active in District 6. He was chairman of the Club Extension and Club Membership committees, and held the offices of Area 11 Governor and Division 3 Lieutenant Governor.

Don campaigned for District 6 leadership in 1979. Unfortunately, he passed away from leukemia in 1981. Had he won his campaign, Don would have died midterm as District Governor. His Toastmaster friends established this award in his memory.

Purpose

Each year the Don Murray award is presented a member who has worked hard beyond the club level without holding a district office. This award typically goes to that quiet, behind-the-scenes person whose contributions have helped the district and their fellow Toastmasters. The award is made without regard to club, area, or division affiliation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Toastmaster in good standing for a minimum of three consecutive years
• Must have made contributions to the Toastmasters organization beyond the club level (served on committees, conducted training programs, started new clubs, etc)
• Cannot serve as a current District officer, Division Director, Area Director or committee chair
• Cannot be a past Don Murray Award winner or the current District 6 Toastmaster of the Year

Nominations must be submitted by June 15, 2020.