What is SMEDLEY AWARD?

An annual Toastmasters International sponsored recognition program for clubs that add five new, dual or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30.

Awards for SMEDLEY AWARD

• A Smedley Award Toastmasters ribbon for your club banner from Toastmasters International
• 10% off your next club order from Toastmasters International

Rules for SMEDLEY AWARD

• Add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30.

Tips for SMEDLEY AWARD

• Encourage your club’s members to invite as many guests to your club’s meetings as possible.
• Consider conducting a special meeting like an Open House.
• Sponsor a Speechcraft session.
• Work with your club VP of Public Relations to run a club marketing campaign.
• Check out local events where your club can sponsor a booth to promote Toastmasters.
• Increase traffic to your club website; use Web 2.0 technology!

Membership applications and payment for members who join between August 1 - September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30th. Each member’s “join date” as listed on the application must be no later than September. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. There is no need to apply for this award. Your club is automatically entered when the first new member application is received in August.