Joseph E. Miller (1944 – 2011) was a dedicated Toastmaster from Clearwater, Florida. He touched many people with his warmth and enthusiasm in Toastmasters and his community.
Joe served as a volunteer for Pinellas Habitat for Humanity and became President Emeritus of AIDS Partnership Inc. He was also a proud Distinguished Toastmaster.
This award was created to honor his memory. An engraved plaque is presented to Toastmasters who exemplify Joe’s spirit and commitment.
| 2022-2023 | Rebecca Baker, DTM |
| 2021-2022 | Gloria Churchill, DTM Ted Shelly, DTM |
| 2020-2021 | Sean Forrester, DTM |
| 2019-2020 | Not Awarded |
| 2018-2019 | Robert Rizzo, DTM |
| 2017-2018 | Nickolas Angelo, DTM; Christopher Pritchard, DTM; Matthew Siewert, DTM, PDD |
| 2016-2017 | Rene Enfield, DTM |
| 2015-2016 | Freeman Morey, DTM, PDD |
| 2014-2015 | Lynn Perry, DTM |
| 2013-2014 | Bernadette Azai, DTM Charlene Pillot |
| 2012-2013 | Ron Rice, DTM, PDD |
The District 48 Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges those who recognize the benefits of Toastmasters, who give back to the organization through their dedicated hard work and insightful leadership.
| 2022-2023 | Gene May, DTM, PDD Joan Noble, DTM John Morse, DTM Jack Lynch, DTM |
| 2021-2022 | Emily Drenberg, DTM, PDD Robyn Featherston, DTM, PDD Freeman Morey, DTM, PDD |
| 2020-2021 | Christopher Pritchard, DTM Robert Rizzo, DTM Mary Lou Williams, DTM |
| 2019-2020 | Not Awarded |
| 2018-2019 | Emmett Clary Vijayn U. Nair, DTM, PDD Richard "Dick" Sanders, DTM Ragnhild Sunde, DTM Bob Turel, DTM |
| 2022-2023 | Gale West, DTM Russ Barnes, DTM |
| 2021-2022 | Gina Lovick, DTM |
| 2020-2021 | Not Awarded |
| 2019-2020 | Not Awarded |
| 2018-2019 | Nickolas Angelo, DTM |
| 2017-2018 | James "Jim" Ellis, DTM |
| 2016-2017 | Bob Schlesinger |
| 2015-2016 | Emily Drenberg, DTM, PDD |
| 2014-2015 | John Morse, DTM |
| 2022-2023 | Emily Drenberg, DTM, PDD |
| 2021-2022 | Emily Drenberg, DTM, PDD |
| 2020-2021 | Robyn Featherston, DTM, PDD |
| 2019-2020 | Not Awarded |
| 2018-2019 | MaryLynn Vierling, DTM Terry Babb, DTM |
| 2017-2018 | Christopher Dorhety |
| 2016-2017 | Cherie Haslup |
| 2015-2016 | John Morse, DTM |
| 2014-2015 | James Ellis, DTM |
| 2013-2014 | Adam Hsu, DTM |
| 2012-2013 | Kathleen Jackson Sparky Lovejoy, DTM |
| 2022-2023 | Joseph Cofield, MA. James Madison Fellow |
| 2021-2022 | Not Awarded |
| 2020-2021 | Not Awarded |
| 2019-2020 | Not Awarded |
| 2018-2019 | Eric Deggans, NPR Journalist & Educator |
| 2017-2018 | Dr Kiran Patel, Philanthropist |
| 2016-2017 | Joseph Lopano, TIA CEO |
| 2015-2016 | Marie Silverman, Holocaust Survivor |
| 2014-2015 | Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Administrator |
| 2013-2014 | Fran Taylor Powers, Power Stories Founder |
| 2012-2013 | Pam Iorio, Mayor of Tampa |
| Year | Champion | Final Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mark Beland | Bahamas | |
| 2022 | Jay Kahmi | 1st in Quarterfinals | Nashville, TN |
| 2021 | Allen Black | Virtual | |
| 2020 | Jay Kamhi | Virtual | |
| 2019 | Larry Kokko | 3rd place quarter finals | Denver, CO |
| 2018 | Larry Kokko | 3rd in semifinal round | Chicago, IL |
| 2017 | Kevin Stamper | 1st place in semifinal round; 3rd in final round of WCPS | Vancouver, Canada |
| 2016 | Dwight Gilmore | Washington, DC | |
| 2015 | Michael Williams | Las Vegas, NV | |
| 2014 | Shawn Rhodes | 2nd in semifinal round | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 2013 | Shawn Purvis | 3rd in semifinal round | Cincinnati, Oh |
