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Toastmasters International Announces Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel Recipient

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Toastmasters International announces world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi as the recipient of the organization's 2018 Golden Gavel award.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Toastmasters International announces world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi as the recipient of the organization's 2018 Golden Gavel award.
  • The award, presented annually to an individual who exemplifies excellence in the fields of communication and leadership, will be presented to Ferrazzi during the Toastmasters International Convention, Aug. 22-25, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.
  • "Keith Ferrazzi is an author, leader and pioneer in the field of networking and relationship-building," says Toastmasters International President Balraj Arunasalam.
  • Ferrazzi joins an illustrious list of Golden Gavel honorees, including Walter Cronkite, Stephen Covey, Anthony Robbins, Muhammad Yunus and Zig Ziglar.

Toastmasters Advance in World's Largest Speech Contest

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Toastmasters International Speech Contest began in January with more than 30,000 contestants giving presentations in local clubs.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Toastmasters International Speech Contest began in January with more than 30,000 contestants giving presentations in local clubs.
  • The competition culminates with the World Championship of Public Speaking on Aug. 25 in Chicago, Ill., with 10 finalists out-speaking each other in attempts to become the next Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking.
  • "Winning the contest and becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking fulfilled a long-cherished dream."
  • "The World Championship of Public Speaking is the most exciting event of the year," says Toastmasters International President Balraj Arunasalam.