Each year, members of Toastmasters International’s Board of Directors present this distinguished honour to a chosen few corporate sponsors around the world, in recognition of their commitment to the ongoing professional development of their employees.
There are moments in a District’s history that stand out as truly exceptional, and this is one of them. The Corporate Recognition Award is presented only when a District receives a visit from a Toastmasters International Director. Last month, Francesco Fedele, International Director for Region 10, visited District 91 to present the awards.
The award recognises organisations that have supported a Toastmasters club within our District for a minimum of two years and have gone beyond simply providing space or funding, actively embedding Toastmasters into their culture of professional growth.
This year, we are proud to announce not one but two recipients from our District: PA Consulting and HID Global.
PA Consulting is a global innovation and transformation consultancy, combining expertise in strategy, technology, engineering and design to help organisations across both the public and private sectors tackle complex challenges. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in London, the firm operates across more than 14 countries. Francesco Fedele DTM presented the award to Helen Mullings, Chief People Officer, who spoke warmly of the impact Toastmasters has had at the company.
HID Global is a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, providing the technology that millions of people in more than 100 countries use every day to securely access physical and digital places. The company offers products and services spanning access control, digital security, biometric identification and card printing, serving industries from healthcare and government to financial services and beyond. Francesco Fedele DTM presented the award to Joan Kennedy, Vice President of Human Resources, who accepted with great pride on behalf of HID Global.
What makes this moment even more special is the company they keep. In the history of our District, only one corporate club had previously earned this distinction: Bloomberg. For two organisations to join that legacy in the same year is truly extraordinary.
“Corporations who sponsor a Toastmasters club are making an investment in the future of their employees and their organisations. Toastmasters can help build the next generation of any organisation’s leaders and communicators. Thank you for supporting your team members through the Toastmasters programme,” says Daniel Rex, Chief Executive Officer, Toastmasters International.
As District Director, it is my honour to recognise the outstanding commitment of both PA Consulting and HID Global to their employees’ development and to the strength of our Toastmasters community.
Please join me in extending our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to everyone at both organisations who has made this possible.
Debbie Williams DTM
District Director 2025-2026
District 91
Last Updated on 21st May 2026 by Allen Paul