Vote for EQUAL
Vote for EQUAL
Enhancing Quality, Unity And Leadership
Your Program Quality Director Candidate
2025-26
Distinguished Toastmaster
Abilash MG
July 2024 - June 2025
Spearheading District-wide publicity initiatives, ensuring seamless communication between the District, its members, and the broader public.
Developed and executed strategic campaigns, in collaboration with team members, delivering impactful resources and information to District and club members.
Facilitated training sessions on cutting-edge technologies, empowering District members and extending knowledge dissemination beyond the District's boundaries.
Drove organic growth across all District social media platforms through strategic team collaboration, significantly enhancing the District's digital footprint.
Conceptualized and designed the 3.0 version of the ABCD Starter Kit, incorporating relevant updates such as Generative AI and Prompt Engineering, demonstrating a commitment to providing members with current, valuable resources.
Successfully elevated Toastmasters' public awareness through strategic utilization of diverse media channels, working with the team to increase outreach.
July 2023 - June 2024
Under Abilash's leadership as Division Director, Division D, District 125, achieved President Distinguished Status during the 2023-24
Toastmasters year (first division in the District125). Abilash's servant leadership philosophy was instrumental in empowering and supporting the
five Area Directors, enabling them to lead their respective areas to success.
Key accomplishments included:
Three areas achieved the President's Distinguished status
One area achieved Select Distinguished status
13 out of 21 clubs attained Distinguished or higher status
Three new clubs were chartered
394 active members
222 educational awards earned by members
Abilash's Strategic Leadership and Support
Abilash's strategic vision emphasized collaboration and autonomy, providing Area Directors with the necessary resources and mentorship. Recognizing the diverse strengths of each Area Director, Abilash tailored support to their individual needs, a key factor in the division's overall success.
Fostering a Culture of Recognition
Abilash fostered a culture of recognition and celebration, formally recognizing 22 individual members and 11 clubs for outstanding contributions. This approach reinforced dedication and inspired continued excellence throughout the division.
Inclusive Community and Servant Leadership
By prioritizing open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect, Abilash cultivated a thriving and inclusive community. This community-centric approach, combined with a commitment to servant leadership and the development of others, was fundamental in achieving the Division's President Distinguished Status.
July 2022 - June 2023
During the 2023-2024 Toastmaster year, Area D2, DivisionD, led by Area Director Abilash, achieved remarkable success due to a combination of strategic planning, teamwork, and unwavering dedication from its members. The area's accomplishments are a testament to Abilash's effective leadership and the collective efforts of the clubs within the area.
Key Accomplishments
Membership Payments: Area D2 led the entire district in membership payments, indicating strong member engagement.
President's Distinguished Area: The area earned the prestigious President's Distinguished Area status by meeting specific performance goals, showcasing overall excellence in club quality and member achievement.
Fast Forward President's Distinguished Area: Area D2 also achieved the Fast Forward President's Distinguished Area status, demonstrating its ability to rapidly meet and exceed membership and educational goals.
Renew Enabler Area Director: Abilash was recognized as a Renew Enabler Area Director for his efforts in promoting membership renewals and ensuring the area's continued growth and success.
Area Director of the Year: In recognition of his exceptional service and leadership, Abilash was awarded the Area Director of the Year 2023-24 for District 125.
Mentorship and Club Support
Abilash's commitment to leadership development extended beyond his role as Area Director. He actively served as a Club Mentor, providing guidance and support to ensure the club's sustainability and success. His mentorship was instrumental in helping the club achieve the Helping Hand Mentor Award, recognizing its commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for members.
Personal Leadership Development and Communication Excellence
Abilash also prioritized his own personal and leadership development. He completed five levels within the Toastmasters Education Curriculum - Pathways, earning the Triple Crown Award. This accomplishment demonstrates his dedication to continuous learning, communication excellence, and comprehensive leadership growth.
Overall, Abilash's leadership and the collective efforts of Area D2's members resulted in a year of outstanding achievement. The area's success serves as a model for other Toastmaster areas and highlights the transformative power of effective leadership, teamwork, and a shared commitment to personal and professional growth.
2020-21 - Newsletter Designer, District 98
Along with team of designers we created District Newsletter for District 98.
We made sure all the 12 months the newsletter was published.
2021-22 - Creatives Manager, District 98
Infused new ideas with interesting design elements that creates more reach with the members.
Made sure creatives are delivered on time that ensures the purpose of the creatives are fulfilled.
2022-23 - Creative Design Mentor, District125
Strategise the creation of all the digital assets inline with vision of District.
Innovatively curated ABCD Starter Kit, so anyone can start designing brand compliant posters from day one.
Made sure Toastmasters brand awareness is established well through design workshops.
Shown how even corporates with strict policies can make innovative posters with MS PowerPoint.
Mentored Toastmasters upon how one can be creative and quick in delivering brand complaint creatives.
2023-24 - Newsletter Editor, District125
Ensure to publish quarterly newsletter with the team of editors and designers.
Supported at all the possible creative needs, such as banners, standees for any of the District events.
Crescendo125, 2023-24, District Annual Conference Logo creation.
Club President
Jan 01 - Jun 30, 2022 - Served as Club President for Backpackers Toastmasters Club where as a club we worked together to achieve multiple District Hall of Fame Awards including Diamond Club Award & resulting in President Distinguished Status for the club.
Jul 01, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023 - Served as Club President for Teradata Pune Toastmasters Club where as a club we worked hard towards achieving all the 10DCP goals by Mar'23 resulting in President Distinguished status for the club.
Vice President Education
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 - Ensuring all the education DCP goals are achieved resulted in President Distinguished Status for the Teradata Pune Toastmasters Club
21 Education Awards filed for the club.
Excellence in Education Award(2021-22)
Vice President Membership
Mar. 05 - Dec. 31, 2023 -Served as VP Membership for Toastmasters Club of Pune South where as a club we added more than 8 members, resulted in achieving SUSTAINABLE CLUB Award from District 125
Vice President Public Relations
Jan. 01, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2021 - At Teradata Pune Toastmasters Club -ensuring brand compliance in all the creatives and performing the duties of Vice President Public Relations earned The PR Torchbearer Award 2020-21
At Backpackers Toastmaster s Club -for brand complaint designs and effective PR campaigns and earned PR Stalwart Award 2021-22
Club Treasurer
Served as Club Treasurer for Backpackers Toastmasters Club from 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 and ensured all the club's financial tasks are maintained in orderly manner with timely communication needed.
Club Secretary
Served as Club Secretary for Backpackers Toastmasters Club from 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 and ensured all the club records are maintained properly. After every meeting creative minutes of meeting is shared with all the club members.
Club Sergeant At Arms
Served as Club Sergeant at Arms for Backpackers Toastmasters Club from 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 and ensured all the club's properties are in place for all the meetings. Ensured timely start of every meeting with a creative opening.
Sponsored 6 Clubs
Successfully Mentored A Club
Successfully Coached a Club to achieve President Distinguished Status
Completed Four Paths
Effective Coaching
Presentation Mastery
Dynamic Leadership
Engaging Humour
Division level THIRD place winner at Table Topics Contest, 2021-22, D98
Contest Chair - Club, Area and Division Levels
Chief Judge- Club, Area, Division and District Levels
Served various other roles that helps in the seamless contest flow.
Mentored and Motivated multiple members to serve as Chief Judges and other contests roles