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Club speaking awards

Rostrum allows members to compete for a number of awards during the year.

Mac Wallace Award

The award to be presented to the New Member ( under two years membership ) judged to have achieved the most significant development of their communication skills and contribution to Rostrum ideals and the Club 6 spirit over the calendar year. The award to be presented by the President or a nominee at the final meeting of the year.

The award is a perpetual Gold Plated Cup upon which the winners name will be inscribed each year, and a Book Voucher to the value of $50. The sum of the book voucher to be reviewed from time to time to ensure that its value remains appropriate to the status of the award.

• 2010 : James Mathias (Current Holder)

Jill Ebbot memorial award

Jill Ebbott was a member who died tragically young in a horse riding accident. In Jill's memory a Perpetual Award is presented to the member judged to have made the most significant contribution to Rostrum and Club 6 ideals within the calendar year. The award is an ornate Shield upon which the winners name will be inscribed each year. The award to be presented by the President or a nominee at the final meeting of the year.

• 2010 : Michelle O'Donnell (Current Holder)

Presidents' cup

The President's Cup is awarded at the end of each term to the speaker who, in the President's opinion, gives the memorable speech of the term.

• 2011 Term 1 : John Tonietto (Current Holder)
• 2008 : Margaret Potter

Jo Davis Cup (Rostrum's Premier Interclub Speaking Competition)

The following Club 6 members have been successful in competition speaking.

• 2011 : Anita Lemaire
• 2002 : Claire Wallder
• 2001 : Carol Youl
• 1991 : Laurie Kirwan
• 1986 : Geoff Camplin
• 1977 : Bob Swinton
• 1971 : Bob Swinton
• 1958 : Clive Meares

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