Annual national awards program sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project. Honoring incarcerated writers whose powerful stories illuminate life behind bars and challenge perceptions of the justice system.
The Advanced Leadership Bronze award demonstrates advanced leadership by serving as a club officer, completing High Performance Leadership, and mentoring or sponsoring new Toastmasters clubs.
The Competent Leadership award honors growth in leadership abilities by completing ten projects involving team building, planning, delegation, motivation, and feedback through active club participation and responsibilities.
The Competent Communicator award recognizes mastery of essential public speaking skills through completion of ten speeches focusing on organization, vocal variety, body language, and effective delivery.
