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Past District Governors/Directors

2017-2018Vijayn Nair, DTM
2016-2017Brenda Alloco, DTM
2015-2016Thomas Boyd, DTM
2014-2015Majec (Matthew) Siewert, DTM
2013-2014Ronald Rice, DTM
2012-2013Kathy Furbush, DTM

Joseph E. Miller Awards

2017-2018Christopher Pritchard; Nickolas Angelo; Matthew Siewert
2016-2017Rene Enfield
2015-2016Freeman Morey
2014-2015Lynn Perry
2013-2014Charlene Pillot and Bernadette Azai
2012-2013Ron Rice

District 48 International Speech Champions

YearChampionFinal StatusLocation
2020Paris, France
2019Denver, CO
2018Larry Kokko3rd in semifinal round Chicago, IL
2017Kevin Stamper1st place in semifianal round 3rd in final round of WCPSVancouver, Canada
2016Dwight GilmoreWashington, DC
2015Michael WilliamsLas Vegas, NV
2014Shawn Rhodes2nd in semifinal roundKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013Shawn Purvis3rd in semifinal roundCincinnati, Oh

District Governor's/Director's Choice Award

2017-2018James "Jim" Ellis
2016-2017Bob Schlesinger
2015-2016Emily Drenberg
2014-2015John Morse

Past Communication & Leadership Achievement Awards

2018-2019TBD
2017-2018Dr Kiran Patel, Philanthropist
2016-2017Joseph Lopano, TIA CEO
2015-2016Marie Silverman, Holocaust Survivor
2014-2015Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Administrator
2013-2014Fran Taylor Powers, Power Stories Founder
2012-2013Pam Iorio, Mayor of Tampa
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