Celebrating personal growth in a special way…
Diego Nacu is the inaugural recipient of our new Gale Trophy for the Most Improved Toastmaster of the Year. Diego received the award as a recognition of his personal growth in the 2020-2021 Toastmasters year.
The trophy is named in honour of Mathew Gale. Mathew passed away unexpectedly in 2020 while serving as club president. In just a few years Mathew had transformed from a young man who suffered panic attacks when asked to speak into a leader taking on senior club roles. His story of personal determination and growth inspired everybody who knew him.
The trophy was presented by Mathew’s parents in memory of the passion with which Mathew approached Toastmasters and of his achievements through the Toastmasters programme. We are proud to receive the trophy and to be able to recognise personal achievement in such a tangible way.
Diego received the award in recognition of his own growth in confidence – another younger member who joined Toastmasters to acquire speaking and leadership skills to help his career.
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