Awards are presented each meeting to recognize member achievement. Members choose winners from each category using ballots which are tabulated at the end of each meeting.

Best Speaker

From the formal speeches presented, the best speaker is chosen. Points considered include:

• Did the speaker accomplish the educational purpose of the speech?
• Did the speaker clearly communicate this purpose to the audience?
• Did the speech have meaning or relevance to the audience?

Best Table Topic

This award is given for the most outstanding table topic presentation of the morning. Consideration is given to:

• Speaking on the assigned topic.
• Speaking clearly and effectively, for the allotted time.
• Utilizing the word of the week effectively.

Best Evaluator

This award is presented to the evaluator who does the best job of constructively criticizing the speaker. Points considered include:

• Avoidance of platitudes.
• A criticism that was valid and to the point.
• Identification of positive points.
• Suggestions of alternative methods, which utilize the speaker's strengths.
• An evaluation that will help the speaker present a better speech next time.