Toastmasters District 3

Each year at the discretion of the District Governor, a deserving Arizona Toastmaster is presented the Russ Backus Award. The recurring award is presented to recognize members for their continual service to District 3 and to the Toastmasters program. For an in-depth story on Russ Backus, click here .

Russ Backus Award Recipient

Past Winners

2007-2008     Rick Saxton
2006-2007     Glenn Barber, DTM
2005-2006     PJ Glauz, DTM
2004-2005     Steve Broe, DTM and Marcia Golombik, DTM (in memoriam)
2003-2004     Judy Norris, DTM
2002-2003     Jodie Kay Petra, DTM
2001-2002     Nancy Starr, DTM
2000-2001     Dee Dees, DTM
1999-2000     Lee Wagner, DTM
1998-1999     Juris Kursulis, DTM
1997-1998     Art Nieto, DTM
1996-1997     Mike DiCerbo, DTM
1995-1996     Jo & Lee Ellis, DTM
1994-1995     Bob Gillis, DTM
1993-1994     Glenn Pike, DTM
1992-1993     Oscar Herford, DTM
1991-1992     George Barnett, ATM
1990-1991     Russ Backus, DTM