Area Awards

Social Spark

Submit social media links and interaction summary from the past quarter. Focus on reach, interaction and branding.

D127 - PR

Frequency: Quarterly

Submission Dates

5 Oct'25, 5 Jan'26, 5 May’26

360° PR Powerhouse

Area or Division that consistently promotes Toastmasters across multiple PR channels demonstrating multi platform visibility and engagement across clubs

D127 - PR

Frequency: Annually

Submission Dates

30 Apr'26

Bond Beyond Borders

Best Area or Division video showing club bonding- joint meetings, contests, fun activities.

D127 - PR

Frequency: Annually

Submission Dates

30 Apr'26

The Golden Edition Award

One Newsletter published before 31st March 2026. The Award will be judged based on Toastmasters branding, guidelines, content relevance, visual appeal and creativity.

D127 - PR

Frequency: Annually

Submission Dates

30 Apr'26

Genesis Area

Charter One New Club before Sept 30th

D127 - CGD

Frequency: Annual

Submission Dates

Before 30 Sep'25

MAGNIFICENT AREA

Renew 80% members from Area Base

D127 - CGD

Frequency: Twice

Submission Dates

Before 15 Sep'25 & 15 Apr'25

Visionary Area

Submit Area Success Plan & Calendar

D127 - PQD

Frequency: Annual

Submission Dates

31 Aug'25

Area Distinguished

75% of the Clubs in the Area that achieve DCP: 5 (Distinguished), 9 (President), 10 (Smedley) on fast track basis – Top 5

D127 - PQD

Frequency: Once

Submission Dates

30 Apr'26

Outstanding Area Director of the Year
#	Criteria	Description	Points (Max)
1	Education and Training	Submitting Area Success Plan before August 10th: 5 points Club officers trained in Club Leader Workshop 1 (100% trained): 5 points Club officers trained in Club Leader Workshop 2 (75% min trained): 5 points Conducted education sessions at Area events: 5 points Inter-club events in Area: 5 points	20
2	Leadership, Commitment and Support	Attended Area Director training: 2.5 points Attended other District training: 2.5 points Attended Division Council meeting(s): 2.5 points Held regular Area Council meetings: 2.5 points Attended District Executive Committee meeting(s): 2.5 points Attended District Council meeting(s): 2.5 points Submitting Club visit Reports by Sept 30th / March 30th: 5 points Clubs competing in Area speech contests — 100% competing: 2.5 points Relevant proof to be submitted, if applicable.	20
3	Public Relations	Area newsletter: 5 points Area or Area club had (a) publication(s) in a newspaper or magazine: 10 points Area or Area club had (a) publication(s) on radio: 10 points Area or Area club had (a) publication(s) on television: 10 points Visited or appeared outside the organization as a representative of TM: 10 points Organizing Events on Canva & TM Brand Guidelines: 5 points Relevant proof to be submitted, if applicable.	20
4	Club Extension & Club Distinction	Newly established club(s): 10 points Area participation in demo meeting(s): 5 points Area participation in charter presentation(s): 5 points Pres Distinguished Area/Select Distinguished Area/Distinguished Area: 5 / 3 / 1 points respectively Relevant proof to be submitted, if applicable.	20
5	Membership Building and Retention	Min 50% clubs complete renewal (Min 50% members or 8 members min) within 15 September 2024 (Oct'24 to Mar'25 period): 5 points Smedley / Talk Up Membership Award (Min 75% clubs awarded): 5 points Organized area membership campaign: 2.5 points Conducted training to promote retention (e.g., quality club meetings etc.): 2.5 points Membership increased in area — 50% increase: 2.5 points Area picnic / event: 2.5 points Events organized by area team: 2.5 points	20
Total points			100
Note:The Cut-off date to receive all submissions by April 2025.