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The Hartoonian Spring & Autumn Awards are annual contests held by Miranda Toastmasters Club in honour of long-time member and mentor, Garo Hartoonian.
This special awards recognises excellence in public speaking, with a focus on personal growth, confidence, and engagement. The contests encourages participants to showcase their improvement and speaking abilities in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Participants in the Hartoonian Spring & Autumn Awards contests present Pathways speeches that are typically 5-7 minutes long, with the content ranging from inspirational stories to humorous anecdotes or thought-provoking ideas. The aim is for speakers to demonstrate their growth and mastery of the skills they have developed through Toastmasters, such as organisation, vocal variety, and audience connection.
This special awards recognises excellence in public speaking, with a focus on personal growth, confidence, and engagement. The contests encourages participants to showcase their improvement and speaking abilities in a competitive yet supportive environment.
This special awards recognises excellence in public speaking, with a focus on personal growth, confidence, and engagement. The contests encourages participants to showcase their improvement and speaking abilities in a competitive yet supportive environment.
What is the Hartoonian Award?
The Hartoonian Award is named in honour of former long standing Miranda Toastmasters’ member, Garo Hartoonian.
Garo, a Distinguished Toastmaster, was a member of our club for 20 years. He was a very generous and friendly person who was a stickler for procedure.
He also thought it was important for members to give speeches from the TM Manuals to assist their progression through the Communication Pathway.
Sadly, the club lost Garo to cancer in 2005. Garo’s great contribution to our club is remembered through the annual Hartoonian Autumn Award and Hartoonian Spring Award. These events are a 10 speech night, giving members an opportunity to deliver a Pathways speech. Be sure to nominate for a speaking spot to progress through your path.