DISTRICT 201 • OUR LEGACY
Hall of Fame
Celebrating leadership and lasting impact
Explore the people, achievements, and traditions that shape our shared history.
Our history is built by people who give their time, share their skills, and help others grow. This collection celebrates district and international leaders, accomplished speakers, and award recipients recorded in the histories of Districts 1, 52, and 100.
Annual recognitions highlight contributions to clubs and district leadership. Lifetime achievement and legacy awards honor enduring service. Explore the collections below to discover the names and years behind that history.
The Hall of Fame is a District tradition dedicated to celebrating leadership, excellence, service, and growth. Join with us to celebrate the Roy D. Graham Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, and the Lydia Boyd Leadership Legacy Award recipients.
We also recognize our annual "Of the Year" Awards, celebrating the Toastmaster of the Year, the Area Director of the Year, and the Division Director of the Year. These recognitions remind us that our legacy is built by members who show up, serve generously, lead with purpose, and help others succeed.
Roy D. Graham Lifetime Achievement Award
| Year | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Janet Cormier, Janell Carla Williams, Jon D. White, John Graham |
| 2025 | Jonathan Eckman, Ann Guintivano, Daisy Li |
| 2024 | Camille Davis, Cynthia Moore, Patricia Titus |
| 2023 | Angel Estrada |
| 2022 | Brad Stauffer |
| 2021 | Jacquelyn Deloatch |
| 2020 | Alexander Denk, Karen Persip, Larry Lee, Miyo Yamauchi |
| 2019 | Carol Otters, Jessica Allen |
| 2018 | Grace Weltman, Sonya Vasquez |
| 2017 | Choon Mah-Meggett, Grace Weltman, Joyce Howard, Keith Jackson, Sonya Vasquez |
| 2016 | Everette Williams, James Paget, Marya Banniza, Theresa Hight |
| 2015 | — |
| 2014 | Regina Rhymes, Rodger Cota |
| 2013 | Bonny Kamen, Chiuhing Casey, David Kitchen, Donna O’Connell, Evelyn Woolridge, Julie Broady, Margaret Mitchell, Maria Ruiz, Murphy Witherspoon, Patsy Bellah |
| 2012 | Claudette Payne, Joan Lewis, Ron Dowell, Tina Tomiyama |
| 2011 | Mary G. Russell |
| 2010 | Ann Hastings, Giovanna Dottore, Gloria Davis |
| 2009 | Donna Oja, Larry Savell, Michael Jue |
| 2008 | Catherine Magruder, Philip Stewart |
| 2007 | Dorothy Jones, Johnny Ponder, Maria-Isabel Soto |
| 2006 | Betty Colston, Penny Post, Sandy Dunning |
| 2005 | — |
| 2004 | — |
| 2003 | Steve Loeb, Toni Berkowitz |
| 2002 | Laura Bayne, Marsha Davis, Phil Taylor, Robert O’Donnell |
| 2000 | Joel Forman, Joe Love, Bob Morey |
| 1997 | Elise Dee Beraru, Robert Dunning |
| 1995 | David Bliss |
| 1993 | Ivan Gerson |
| 1991 | Bob Gorby, Roberta Perry |
| 1989 | Kenneth McCatty |
Lydia Boyd Leadership Legacy Award
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Giovanna Dottore |
| 2025 | Ana Lopez |
| 2024 | Carol Otters |
| 2023 | Lola! Love |
| 2022 | Donna Robinson |
| 2021 | Lydia Martinez |
| 2020 | Keith Jackson |
| 2019 | Everette Williams |
| 2018 | Sonya Vasquez |
| 2017 | Catherine Magruder |
| 2016 | Margaret Mitchell |
| 2015 | Julie Broady (inaugural year) |
2025-2026 Roy D. Graham Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, left to right: Shawnté Howard, District 1 Director, Janet Cormier, Janell C Williams, Jon White, David Kitchen (standing in for John Graham) and Ken Starks, Award Chair.
2024-2025 Roy D. Graham Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ann Guintivano, with District 1 Director LeAnn Levine (left) and Julie Broady, inaugural recipient, and Award Chair.