Lorin Pollmann Award

Past Award recipients.

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Background

This award was created in 2001 to honor Lorin Pollmann.  Lorin was a charter member of the Hutchinson II Toastmasters Club, who was very active in District 6 from the very start.  He was named Area Governor of the Year for 1985-1986 and Toastmaster of the Year in 1988. Lorin’s service outside the Club included: District Public Relations Officer, District Treasurer, Credentials Chair, and Achievement Though Education Chair among many others.

From 1996 until he passed away in 2000 Lorin served the District as Speechcraft Chair where he promoted Speechcraft as both an educational tool and club growth opportunity for Toastmasters. His many Toastmaster friends established this award in his memory.

Purpose

Each year the Lorin Pollmann award is presented to a club that conducted Speechcraft sessions to help educate members of its community and promote membership growth in Toastmasters.

Guidelines

  • The nominated club must be in good standing
  • Must have completed one or more successful Speechcraft program during the Toastmasters program year the award is given for.