Awards
District 72 offers a number of awards to recognise our high achievers and dedicated volunteers.
This page is still under construction. More names will be added soon!
District Citations
A Citation is the highest award given by the District. Recipients are determined each year by the Immediate Past District Director and reflect an extraordinary amount of commitment and service to District 72.
Recipients of District Citations:
2013 – Murray Coutts (DG)
Mike Diggins
Chrissy Meyer
Andrew Pass
2014 – Ellie Young (DG)
Chrissy Meyer
Denis McCord
Jeffrey Moss
2015 – Kingsly Moody (DG)
No Citations given
2016 – Carol Mitchell (DD)
Joy Ackrill
Joan Hook
Allan Hollaway
2017 – David Templeman (DD)
Murray Coutts
Kath Cherrie
Alun Chisholm
2018 – Sarah Bate (DD)
Dennis McCord
Diane Isherwood
Graeme Hunt
2019 – Celina Templeman (DD)
Carol Mitchell
Sarah Bate
David Templeman
Ellie Young
2020 – Diane Isherwood (DD)
Celina Templeman
Stephen Preston
2021 – Rob Woolley (DD)
Judy Love
Tim Law
2022 – David O’Brien (DD)
No Citations given
2023 – Kathryn Duncan (DD)
Norbert Lee
Helen Cartmell
Lindsay Wright
2024 – Glen Pearce (DD)
Kathryn Duncan
Michelle Gerwitz
Toastmasters International Presidential Citations
A Presidential Citation is the highest award given by Toastmasters International. Receiving this award is a reflection of extraordinary commitment and service to Toastmasters International.
Recipients of Presidential Citations from District 72:
1972 Clive Pryme
1972 Terry Boom
1976 Peter Cooper
1976 Ray Morse
1976 Sel Palmer
1978 Derek Waite
1979 Harry Gibb
1984 Dan Coomey
1984 Dick and Joyce Baker
1990 Les Hewett
1992 Nanette McLauchlan
1996 Laurel Francis
1998 Gaelle Deighton
1999 Richard Watson
2001 Len Jury
2003 Leo Baxendale
2004 Rob Hendry
2005 Glen Murphy
2005 Dale Hartle
2008 Joy Ackrill
2011 John Fauvel
Jolyon Firth / Bryan Buchanan Trophy - International Speech Contest
The Bryan Buchanan Trophy is awarded to the winner of the District International Speech Contest. The cup was first awarded in 1995 following the decision to retire the Jolyon Firth Cup. Bryan had a long association with the Prepared Speech Contest, having won it in 1974 and 1994. At the time Bryan won in 1974, the next level was entering the International Taped Speech Contest. Bryan entered and won.
In 2001, the top of the Bryan Buchanan Trophy was damaged. The Jolyon Firth Cup was added to the Bryan Buchanan base thus retaining the names of all the winners.
Recipients when it was called the Jolyon Firth Cup:
1967 Ivan Pearce
1968 Chris Pryor
1969 Graeme Lowe
1970 Gene Fitzgerald
1971 Geoff Stephens
1972 Gordon Woodroofe
1973 John A. Fauvel
1974 Bryan Buchanan
1975 David Gore
1976 Chris Ingram
1977 Cliff Alexander
1978 Simon Wright
1979 Derek Waite
1980 Eileen von Dadelszen
1981 Harvey Cook
1982 John Martens
1983 John Martens
1984 Jill Bolscher
1985 Kieran Nally
1986 Jill Bolscher
1987 Rob Julian
1988 Francis Hollis
1989 Wayne Christensen
1990 Marty Smith
1991 John Twaddle
1992 David Nottage
1993 John Twaddle
1994 Bryan Buchanan
Recipients of the Jolyon Firth / Bryan Buchanan Trophy:
1995 Raewyn Dawson
1996 David Nottage
1997 Robin Grieve
1998 Brett Rutledge
1999 John Twaddle
2000 Judith Bartlett
2001 Stephenei Le Rosa
2004 David Templeman
2005 Jasvir Nagra
2006 Anna Campbell
2007 Robin Grieve
2008 Sanjiv Jetly
2009 John Reimers
2010 Robin Grieve
Rob Hendry Trophy - Evaluation Contest
The Rob Henry Trophy is awarded to the winner of District 72 Evaluation Contest. It was first awarded in 1972. Rob Hendry was a charter member of the first Club in New Zealand, the Dunedin Club. He was one of our early leaders during the Territorial Council years and was Council President 1970-71. In 1969 Rob received the District’s first Able Toastmaster award (ATM).
Recipients of the Rob Hendry Trophy:
1972 Richard Conway
1973 John Hanna
1974 Derek Speer
1975 Ray Morse
1976 Tim Wood
1977 Barry Funnell
1978 Tom Steiner
1979 Derek T. Waite
1980 David Gore
1981 Richard Buchanan
1982 Bernie Gray
1983 David Gore
1984 Peter Waterhouse
1985 Rob Julian
1986 Gail King
1987 David Milne
1988 Dennys Ryland
1989 Bryan Buchanan
1990 Graeme Valentine
1991 Mary Cooper
1992 Chris Matthews
1993 Bryan Buchanan
1994 Graeme Valentine
1995 Graeme Valentine
1996 Tony Burns
1997 Sandra Johnston
1998 Chris Adams
1999 Tony Burns
2000 Sandra Johnston
2001 Jennifer McCartney
2002 Kim Chamberlain
2003 Jennifer McCartney
2004 Jennifer McCartney
2005 Alun Chisholm
2006 Penny Coffey
2007 Barbara Curran
2008 Linda Miller
2009 Arun Chaudhari
2010 David Templeman
2011 David Hatchuel
2012 Arun Chaudhari
Joy Ackrill Cup - Table Topics Contest
Recipients of the Joy Ackrill Cup:
2000 Lizzy Roe
2001 John Twaddle
2002 Connie Hassan
2003 David Clarkson
2004 Belinda Coffey
2005 David Clarkson
2006 Craig Capstick
2007 Dominic Phillips
2008 David Hatchuel
2009 Tess Bayly
2010 Timothy Horne
2011 Wayne Walker
Nottage Rutledge Grieve Cup - Humorous Speech Contest
The Nottage Rutledge Grieve Trophy is awarded to the winner of the District Humorous Speech Contest. It was first awarded in 1999. The name of the trophy is in recognition of the contribution and achievements of three members, David Nottage, Brett Rutledge and Robin Grieve. All three won the District International Speech Contest (in 1996, 1998, 1997), the Overseas Inter-Districts Semi-final and subsequently were in the respective finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking, with David and Brett becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking in 1996 and 1998 respectively. All three have also won other District 72 contests during the same period.
Recipients when it was called the Ray Morse Cup:
1975 Alexander Ferguson
1976 Alexander Ferguson
1977 Derek Tonkins
1978 No contest
1979 John Twaddle
1980 Herb Acheson
1981 Kate Contos
1982 Ray Boyd
1983 John Martens
1984 Adrian Koopmans
1985 Peter Luker
1986 Lola Bryan
1987 Ray Boyd
1988 Peter Luker
1989 John Jennings
1990 David Gore
1991 David Nottage
1992 Thomas George
1993 Lewis Morgan
1994 Roger Lusby
1995 Tom Vasasour
1996 David Nottage
1997 Brett Rutledge
1998 Brett Rutledge
Recipients of the Nottage Rutledge Grieve Cup:
1999 Marilyn Freethan
2000 Colleen Mills
2001 Alun Chisholm
2002 Lindsay Wright
2003 Gwyn Harrison
2004 Steve Millar
2005 Cindy O’Neill
2006 David Chrisp
2007 Bob Gordon
2008 Adrian Humphries
2009 Graeme Valentine
2010 Viane Ali
2011 Rob Julian
Jack Duffy Memorial Rose Bowl - Community Involvement Award
Jack Duffy was a founder of the Rotorua Toastmasters Club, chartered in June 1965, and remained a member until his death. During his 20 years with Toastmasters, Jack held every position in his club and also served as Area Governor. His attendance was second to none, and his most outstanding attribute was his willingness to tackle any task, particularly when it came to assisting a new members and organising community events.
After Jack Duffy’s death, the then Area Governor, Jack Hawthorn, arranged for the Jack Duffy Rose Bowl Community Involvement Award to be presented annually, in recognition of his services to Toastmasters and that he was then one of the longest serving members in District 72.
Clubs that have received the Jack Duffy Memorial Rose Bowl:
1992/93 Nga Korero
1993/94 Auckland
1994/95 Auckland
1995/96 Auckland
1996/97 Foveaux
1997/98 Auckland
1998/99 Hastings
1999/00 New Plymouth
2000/01 Upper Hutt
2001/02 Palmerston North
2002/03 Broadway
2003/04 Sunrise
2004/05 Speechcraft
2005/06 Hibiscus Coast
2006/07 Chartered Chatterers
2007/08 Capital Chatterers
2008/09 Newlands
2009/10 Capital Chatterers
2010/11 Capital Chatterers
Don Harden Memorial Award for Professionalism
The Don Harden award recognises an outstanding contribution to the Professionalism of Toastmasters. The recipient of the award is a District Officer or Field Officer awarded by the District Director at the end of their term. Don was a tireless member of the Rangitoto Toastmasters Club and did a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes for Toastmasters. Don died in a car accident in 1986 on his way to a Toastmasters function in Palmerston North. The award was first presented in 1987 by District Governor Mary Walker (1986-87).
Recipients of the Don Harden Memorial Award:
1987 Wayne Christensen
1988 Len Jury
1989 Grant Pepper
1990 Chris Matthews
1991 Gerard Hulst
1992 Nanette McLauchlan
1993 Karen Watkins
1994 Glen Murphy
1995 Ian Mitchell
1996 Alan Sharr
1997 Richard Watson
1998 Lorraine Brooks
1999 Wim van Schie
2000 Lynda Parsons
2001 Kathy Webb
2002 Ray Wolken
2003 Dale Hartle
2004 Richard & Linda Watson
2005 Peter Scholtens
2006 Rob Julian
2007 Graham Gunn
2008 Jann Meehan
2009 Diane Isherwood
2010 Serena Hing
2011 Lindsay Wright
Len Jury Trophy - Area Director of the Year
This trophy is awarded to the Area Governor of the year and was first awarded in 1992 for the 1991-1992 term. Len joined Pukekura Club in 1975 and Auckland Club in 1983. As VP Education and then as President, he saw the Auckland Club become Top Club in 1985 and 1986. Len Jury was District Governor in 1989-90, International Director in 1990-92 and International President in 1997-98, the second President from outside North America.
Pre 1992 when it was called the Outstanding Area Governor Award:
1974/75 John Fauvel
1975/76 Bernie Gray
1976/77 David Fenwick & John Haughie
1977/78 Les Hewlett
1978/79 Bruce Dobson
1979/80 Judith Barrett
1980/81 Ken Haines
1981/82 David Gore
1982/83 June Baker
1983/84 Richard Bridge
1984/85 Jesse Johnson
1985/86 Ray Puddy
1986/87
1987/88 Nanette McLauchlan
1988/89 Pat Christianson
1989/90 Laurel Francis
1990/91 Sue Sherman
Recipients of the Len Jury Trophy:
1991/92 Craig Robinson
1992/93 Leo Baxendale
1993/94 Tina Lawrence
1994/95 Alan Northcote
1995/96 Warwick Lowdes
1996/97 Lynne Lusty
1997/98 Robyn Murphy
1998/99 Alan Shaw
1999/00 John Reimers
2000/01 Steve Brasch
2001/02 Trish Kelly
2002/03 Ivan Pivac
2003/04 Marie Gibbs
2004/05 Pauline Neale
2005/06 Brian Shackleton
2006/07 Selwyn Pearson
2007/08 Connie Hassan
2008/09 Penny Coffey
2009/10 Bessie Stewart
2010/11 Aaron George
Terry Bellamy Trophy - Division Director of the Year
The trophy is awarded to the Division Governor of the year. Terry Bellamy joined the Wellington Club in 1971. He was President of his club in 1974-75, Area Governor 1975-79 and involved in the chartering of the Paraparaumu and Johnsonville clubs. During Terry’s year as District Governor (1981-82), District 72 achieved Distinguished District status, with strong growth in new clubs and members. He personally received the Distinguished District plaque during the Toastmasters International Convention in Phoenix and also led an educational session on Team Building.
Recipients of the Terry Bellamy Trophy:
1984/85 Jack Hawthorn
1985/86 Steve Donovan
1986/87 Len Jury
1987/88 Ian Mitchell
1988/89 Rob Julian
1989/90 Norren Patton
1990/91 Karen Watkins
1991/92 Glen Murphy
1992/93 Janne Matthews
1993/94 Craig Robinson
1994/95 Ian Wither
1995/96 Jenny Latta
1996/97 Ray Wolken
1997/98 Lynne Lusty
1998/99 Robyn Murphy
1999/00 Trish Gray
2000/01 Colin Perfect
2001/02 John Reimers
2002/03 Denis McCord
2003/04 Andrew Hill
2004/05 Stephen Bullock
2005/06 Alun Chisholm of Pakuranga
2006/07 Allan Chisholm of Dunedin
2007/08 David Hatchuel
2008/09 Richard Moffat
2009/10 Penny Coffey
2010/11 Diane Isherwood
Ken Haines Cup - Toastmaster of the Year
Ken Haines, an early member of the Hastings Toastmasters Club, donated this trophy. An active member, he was President of the club. He was District 72 Toastmaster of the Year in 1976 and 1977.
Recipients of the Ken Haines Cup:
1974 John Fauvel
1976 Ken Haines
1977 Ken Haines
1978 Les Hewlett
1979 Jack de Leeuw
1980 Les Hewlett
1981 Harvey Cook
1982 Peter McAleer
1983 Mark von Daedelszen
1984 John Meed
1985
1986 Ian Mitchell
1987 Grant Pepper
1988 Les Hewett
1989 John Phillis
1990 Rowena Hutton
1991 Bruce Couper
1992 Christine Twaddle & Gaelle Deighton
1993 Chris Matthews
1994 Richard Logan
1995 Sean Joyce
1996 Leo Baxendale
1997 Doris Moore
1998 Graeme Valentine
1999 Ray Wolken
2000 Alun Chisholm
2001 Kevin Prohl
2002 Connie Hassan
2003 John Reimers
2004 Kevin Prohl
2005 Kevin Prohl
2006 Kevin Prohl
2007 Alistair Munro
2008 Arun Chaudhari
2009 Sarah Bate
2010 Diane Isherwood
2011 Peter Scholtens
ANZAC Trophy For Service as District Director
The Anzac Trophy is presented annually to the Immediate Past District Director to acknowledge their service as District Director. It was first awarded in 1990 and the names of District Directors since 1990 are recorded on this trophy. The trophy was presented by District 69 Governor Desley Cooper DTM on behalf of the Executive and members, on the occasion of the 1990 Down Under Convention, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Anzacs on Gallipoli, and the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi. The trophy also has the inscription “The District 69 Memorial trophy 1990” which in effect recognised the last Down Under Convention held.
Recipients of the Anzac Trophy:
1989/90 Len Jury DTM
1990/91 Russ Woods DTM
1991/92 Gaelle Deighton DTM
1992/93 Ian Mitchell DTM
1993/94 Laurel Francis DTM
1994/95 Carl Horn DTM
1995/96 Glen Murphy DTM
1996/97 Leo Baxendale DTM
1997/98 Richard Logan DTM
1998/99 Jenny Latta DTM
1999/00 Joan Hook DTM
2000/01 Robyn Murphy DTM
2001/02 Joy Ackrill DTM
2002/03 Warwick Lowndes DTM
2003/04 Ray Wolken DTM
2004/05 Colin Perfect DTM
2005/06 Kevin Warwood DTM
2006/07 John Reimers DTM
2007/08 Geoff Trotter DTM
2008/09 Chrissy Meyer DTM
2009/10 Alun Chisholm DTM
2010/11 Denis McCord DTM
2011/2012 Steve Bullock
2012/2013 Murray Coutts
2013/2014 Ellie Young
2014/2015 Kingsley Moody
2015/2016 Carol Mitchell
2016/2017 David Templeman
2017/2018 Sarah Bate
2018/2019 Celina Templeman
2019/2020 Diane Isherwood
2020/2021 Rob Woolley
2021/2022 David O’Brien
2022/2023 Kathryn Duncan
2023/2024 Glen Pearce
2024/2025 Carol Mitchell
2025/2026 Kayleen Gilder
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