Best Theme
Coffee - Bryan Colbourne
"Expounding on something everyone is familiar with."
Most Memorable Meeting
Acting Games Chris Wright
"This meeting was fun and different."
Most Motivating Meeting (tie)
Perserverence (Open Hose) - Alisha Arnesen Toastmaster/Chair
"A well-run open house. So motivating that we had two, almost 3, members join!"
International Speech Contest David Sedlack, Toastmaster/Contest Chair
"No one had to die in order for our International speech contest to be awesome! Even one of our newest members participated. Also, gave folks something to shoot for again next year..."
Tall Tales Contest Jennelle Barton, Toastmaster/Contest Chair
"Creativity is a great motivational tool."
Smooth Talker
Cindy Hunt
"Cindy is always the Toastmaster to beat. Her delivery is snappy and accessible. She radiates confidence and authority, yet is down-to-earth and kind. She is funny, intelligent and brings something interesting to each speech, whether the speech is humorous or dramatic. She can be kooky or serious, as the speech requires. AND, her speech structure is always well thought out, from beginning to end. She is the speaker that we all hope to be. "
Maestro of Table Topics (Table Topics Master)
Alisha Arnesen
"Alisha puts a lot of thought into her Table topics ideas. We never know if were going to be speaking seriously about our Toastmasters ideals or whether were going to be deciding whether wed rather have lunch with Big Bird or Mother Teresa. Challenging, fun and always thought-provoking."
Most Memorable Speech
Toshihiko Murata Liberal Arts
"Liberal Arts is a wonderful speech! It has enough personal information to make it accessible and enough historical and artistic information to make it fascinating. Toshihiko's calm demeanor and speaking voice enhance the message. A well done speech."
Most Creative Speech
Witness Protection Program Alisha Arnesen
"Just was [the most creative speech]."
"Who doesn't love roller derby speeches with visual aids? Clever concept. A lot of fun. A lot of laughs."
Best Dramatic Performance
Chris Wright
"Laying his fears on the altar."
"Chris represented Statehouse well at the District 7 Contest."
Best Comedic Performance
Alisha Arnesen
"Alisha has given some very memorable funny speeches."
"Alisha is a can't-miss comedienne. From her speeches to her table topics to her meeting themes to her table topics sessions, Alisha brings an infectious, mischievous humor to her performances."
Toasty of the Year
Jennelle Barton
"Always plays the part."
"Fun, creative, unpredictable all make for interesting table topics speeches from Jennelle."
