CITATION 2023-A remarkable annual conference by Toastmaster Nepal

KATHMANDU: CITATION 2023, the annual conference of Toastmaster International District 41, was held on March 11, Saturday, at the Aloft Kathmandu, Thamel.

Around 400 members from Nepal’s more than 60 toastmasters clubs attended the conference, representing corporations, professional organizations, and other communities.

The prestigious Communicator Award was presented to Mega Star Rajesh Hamal by three top leaders: Ankur Yadav DTM, District Director of District 41, Suman Shakya DTM, Program Quality Director of District 41, and Moon Pradhan DTM, Club Growth Director for District 41.

The winner of this year’s award was announced by Ranjit Acharya DTM, Immediate Past District Director of District 41.

Actor Rajesh Hamal who was honored with the “Communicator Award” for his communication skills and exemplary contributions. Rajesh Hamal is a Nepali Mega Star. He was born in Tansen, Palpa. He completed his schooling from
Moscow, higher education (MA in English) from Punjab University, India. He is one of the most influential and popular
actors in the history of Nepalese cinema. He is popularly known as the “Maha Nayak” of the Nepalese film Industry. As the most popular and widely recognized actor from Nepal, Rajesh Hamal is the most loved actor who has been loved by millions of Nepalese that live all around the world.

Mr. Rajesh Hamal stated after receiving the award, “I am honored to receive this award; it feels great to be loved and recognized. This award has given me even more motivation to continue doing what I’m doing “, After receiving the award, he gave his keynote speech.

A panel discussion on the theme “I am Integrity” was also held during the conference. The panelists were Mr Bhusan Dahal, Mr Anil Shah, and Ms Reshu Dhungana, and the discussion was moderated by Diptee Acharya, Division A Director.

Throughout the discussion, all panelists stressed the importance of maintaining integrity in both personal and professional life. Toastmasters members performed singing, dancing, and standup comedy during the conference, which was organized by Division C Director Rabindra Pradhan. Jenny Manandhar and Brijendra Rochan Joshi, directors of division B and D, summarized the conference takeaways.

Ankur Yadav DTM, District Director of District 41 said, “Citation 2023 becomes historic event for all of us and it was also a great learning opportunity for all. I am happy to have traveled from Delhi to meet all the members of Nepal Toastmasters, hope all of our members took full advantage of the networking opportunity. This has definitely helped to bring all the Toastmasters closer as one, empowering each other.”

Avish Acharya, event chair of Citation said, “The event was the largest gathering of Toastmasters in Nepal as yet for a day
full of learning, networking, and, helping each other become a better version of themselves. I am very thankful to all the
leaders for helping us organize this seamless event.”

Currently, Nepal’s two senior toastmasters Suman Shakya DTM and Moon Pradhan DTM are serving District 41 as trio members serving as program quality director & Club growth director respectively.