Don Murray Award   

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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 the District. 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 office in 1979. 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 at the District Spring Convention to a Toastmaster who has worked hard beyond the club level without actually holding a district office. This award typically goes to a 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 Governor, Area Governor or committee chair, or be a past Don Murray Award winner or the current District 6 Toastmaster of the Year.

Nominations (including a resume of contributions beyond the club level and narrative support) must be sent by March 31st to the Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training. Copies should be sent to the nominee's respective Area Governor and Division Governor.