Toastmasters Division H Steals the Show with Annual Speech Contest 2023-24: "Taming Your Fear"

By Suhaan Abdul Munaf

Monday, March 4, 2024

Toastmasters Division H hosted a spellbinding Annual Speech Contest on March 1, 2024, at the elegant Best Western Plus in Salmiya. The event, adorned with the theme "Taming Your Fear," unfolded as an unforgettable evening of eloquence, courage, and triumph.

Key Highlights:
Chief Judge: The Distinguished Toastmaster Dr. Mohammed Makhlouf, self-development trainer and oral surgery specialist, presided as the Chief Judge, bringing his wealth of experience to ensure fair judgment.

Contest Chairs: TM Biji Gittens, TM Elvis Noronha, TM Lavanya Loganathan, and TM Santanita Mergulhao orchestrated the event seamlessly, ensuring a smooth flow and captivating atmosphere.

Chief Guests: The event was graced by esteemed Chief Guests, including Distinguished Toastmaster Seham Mohamed from Kuwait, Distinguished Toastmaster Mona AlOqab, and Distinguished Toastmaster Yasser Alqashar from Bahrain.

Keynote Speaker: Distinguished Toastmaster Ola Rasheed delivered an inspiring keynote address, setting the tone for the evening's theme.

Steering the ship with finesse and flair, DTM Rajesh Venugopal assumed the pivotal role of Master of Ceremonies. With a distinguished background as a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), Rajesh brought his seasoned expertise and charismatic presence to elevate the event to new heights.

Contest Results:
Evaluation Contest Winners:
1st Place: TM Hanan Haloush
2nd Place: TM Alka Kumra
3rd Place: TM Nasreen Sheikh

International Speech Contest Winners:
1st Place: TM Hanan Haloush
2nd Place: TM Alka Kumra
3rd Place: TM Areej Jaafar

Table Topics Contest Winners:
1st Place: TM Sindumol Thomas
2nd Place: TM Areej Jaafar
3rd Place: TM Hanan Haloush

Humorous Contest Winners:
1st Place: TM Hanan Haloush
2nd Place: TM Priyadarshan Reddy
3rd Place: TM Nasreen Sheikh

Event Chair: Division H Director TM Mohamed Shiraz, as the Event Chair, contributed to the success of the event with the support of whole toastmasters, ensuring it was an evening filled with memorable moments.

The Division H Annual Speech Contest 2023-24 was a testament to the participants' courage, eloquence, and dedication to "Taming Your Fear." The winners not only claimed trophies but left an indelible mark on the audience, making it a night to remember in the Toastmasters community.

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