Why the Recognition Hub?
- A central place to celebrate achievements.
- A tool to promote best practices across the District.
- A driver to foster excellence and continuous improvement.
Value of the Recognition Hub:
- Motivation & Engagement – Inspires members and clubs by celebrating success.
- Goal Achievement – Focuses efforts on Distinguished goals and milestones.
- Appreciation – Recognizes contributions, boosting morale and commitment.
- Culture of Excellence – Rewards innovation and high performance, setting standards.
- Sharing Best Practices – Elevates District quality through exchange of success stories.
- Retention & Growth – Keeps the member journey dynamic and rewarding.
- Support & Development – Adapts to District needs (new clubs, education, engagement).
Availability:
- The Recognition Hub operates within the District budget.
- Achieving goals early helps secure awards.
- Some awards may differ from those listed; if so, equivalent alternatives will be offered, budget permitting.
- Incentives tied to new members or clubs are self-financing, since additional membership brings additional funds.
Club Initiatives
| Program | Goal / Focus | Eligibility / Criteria | Incentive / Recognition | Deadline / Timing |
| Success Plan Challenge | Early planning and goal setting | Submit a complete Club Success Plan (CSP) | Ribbon Pack (5 pieces) Certificate from PQD | August 31, 2025 |
| 100% Club Officers Trained | Encouraging all Club Officers to attend COT | 100% of club officers attend Club Officer Training in both Summer and Winter sessions | Club Officer pins | August 31 and February 28 |
| Educational Excellence | Striving for Educational Excellence | Achieving 5 out of the 6 educational points in the Distinguished Club Program | Ribbon Pack (5 pieces) Certificate from PQD | January 31, 2026 |
| Club Retention Execellence | To foster ongoing engagement and growth through high member retention | Recognize clubs that retain 80% or more of their members by the end of the renewal period, with no net loss in overall membership | 25 Euro Social media support to the Club (fb, instagram advertising) or equivalent | October 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026 |
| Membership Growth | To boost club vitality and growth | Add five new, dual, or reinstated members within a quarter | 25 Euro Social media support to the Club (facebook ads, instagram flyers, ..) or equivalent | October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 |
| Phoenix Incentives | Reach out past members | For each member who rejoins the club | $30 if they rejoin Toastmasters after a break €20 if they return as a dual member – to use on Toastmaster shop or equivalent. | June 30, 2026 |
| Get Outside Your Club Space | Membership Building | Club Reunion Party, Demo Meeting, or Open House: 3 new members required; Pre- and post-approval by CGD; Max 1 event per club/year (budget permitting) | 60 euro (it must be pre-approved bny Club Growth Director) Special certificate + digital badge to all Club Officers | July 2025-June 2026 |
| Speechcraft | Turning guests to members | At least 3 new members with membership valid until October 1st. | $50 to use on Toastmaster shop or equivalent. | July 2025-June 2026 |
| Prospect to Chartered Club | Club chartering | The clubs successfully chartered by June 26 | District rreimburse the cost up to USD 100 for the Club Banner. | July 1 – June 30 2026 |
| 3-by-3 Distinguished Momentum Award | Build momentum early in the year | Achieve President’s Distinguished or above | Social media “Club Spotlight” Ribbon Pack (10 pieces) Certificate from PQD | March 31- 2026 |
| Contest Attendance Engagement | Boost member engagement and learning by attending contests | Clubs having 70% attendance at club, area, and division level contests | Contest Supporter’ digital badge Ribbon Pack (10 pieces) Premium certificate signed by District Trio | Per contest season; VPE must submit the request to PQD |
| Public Relation Exellence | Boost club visibility and engagement through effective use of social media. | Top 3 clubs with a strong, consistent social media strategy (evaluated by an HPL committee) and 5 new members recruited. | 30€ Social media support (facebook ads or instagram/ flyers.. or equivalent)’Strategic Club’ digital badge | October 1, 2025- June 30, 2026 |
| Smedley Award | Membership Building | Add five new, dual, or reinstated members | Smedley Award ribbon | August 1 and September 30 |
| Talk Up Toastmasters | Membership Building | Add five new, dual, or reinstated members | Talk up Toastmasters ribbon | February 1 and March 31 |
| Beat the Clock | Membership Building | Add five new, dual, or reinstated members | Beat the clock ribbon | May 1 and June 30 |
Member Initiatives
| Program | Goal / Focus | Eligibility / Criteria | Incentive / Recognition | Deadline / Timing |
| Triple Crown | Encourage personal Pathways progress | Members completing:Levels 3,4, and 5 of at least one path | Quarterly recognition; Pin | Quarterly review |
| Club Sponsor Execellence | Recognize who successfully support a club chartered during the 2025–2026 program year. | Achieve Distinguished or above | Sponsor Pin with a Certificate from CGD | June 30, 2026 |
| Club Mentor Execellence | Provide effective guidance and support to help their newly chartered club grow and thrive | Achieve Distinguished or above | Mentor Pin with a Certificate from CGD | June 30, 2026 |
| Club Coach Excellence | Recognize the impactful work of Club Coaches | Successfully coached a club to achieve Distinguished status or higher by year-end | 4 Values medal Pin Certificate from CGD | June 30, 2026 |
| Lead and Win – New Club Building Incentive | Encourage proactive outreach and support for new club leads | First 12 members who submit a lead that results in a new club chartered between October 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026 | Membership Pin | June 30, 2026 |
| Future Leaders | Membership Building (YLP students’ family or school teachers) | First Three Members who coordinates Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) during the 2025-26 term (submission required) | Membership Pin with a Certificate from CGD | June 30, 2026 |
| Bring-a-friend challenge | Encourage every member to invite a friends. | Everyone 5 friends converted in guests. | Member testimonial video in social media; Membership Pin with a Certificate from CGD; Payment of one Path of Pathways | Between July 1, 202 5June 30, 2026 |
| Contest Official Recognition | Appreciate volunteers in key contest roles | Serve as Contest Chair or Chief Judge area, division, and district level | Public recognition at relevant level | Per contest season |
| Service Leadership | To recognize those who have contributed to advancing the District mission | Level 3-4-5 or DTM project supporting DD, PQD, CGD initiatives | Core Values Coin | June 30, 2026 |
| Toastmaster of the Year | Celebrate outstanding individual contribution | Demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and support of District mission (e.g., events, projects, mentorship), according to the Recognition Checklist | Plaque or premium certificate + Recognition at Hall of Fame | June 30, 2026 |
| Area Director Full Reports (Nov & May) | Ensure consistent and timely reporting | All Area Visit Reports submitted on time for both semesters (November and May) | Toastmasters pin | November 30, 2025 & May 31, 2026 |
| AD 100% CSP Reward | Motivate Area Directors to support clubs | 100% CSP submission from clubs in the Area | Social media “Club Spotlight”Ribbon Pack (10 pieces) | August 31, 2026 |
| Area Director of the Year | Recognize excellence | Demonstrated commitment to club support, successful contest organization, and full reporting according to the Recognition Checklist | Plaque or premium certificate + Recognition at Hall of Fame | June 30, 2026 |
| Division Director of The Year | Recognize excellence | Demonstrated strong leadership, achievement of goals according to the Recognition Checklist | Plaque or premium certificate + Recognition at Hall of Fame | June 30, 2026 |