The JC Williams Spirit Award

by Lt. Governor Education & Training, Dee Melvin, DTM

JC Williams, DTM

District 84 announces the JC (Joseph Calvin) Williams Spirit Award. The award is in honor of the life and spirit of Distinguished Toastmaster JC Williams. Each year, the winner of the award will exemplify the spirit of service to others in Toastmasters and in their communities as exemplified by JC. JC‘s life was dedicated to extraordinary service to others. He retired in 1994 after over 20 years of service to his country in the US Navy Submarine Service. He coached hundreds of children over a 25 year span in a variety of sports, not only serving as their coach but as their leader, teacher and mentor.

JC and his wife, Distinguished Toastmaster Darlene Williams, fostered and mentored 26 young adults through good times and trying times. Each of these young people serves as a testament to JC’s lifetime commitment to making the world a better place.

JC loved Toastmasters and served his clubs (and there were many) by serving in every club officer position. He never missed an opportunity to lead, mentor and coach his fellow Toastmasters. He served the District as the District Sergeant at Arms in 2009–2010. He served as Area 23 Governor in 2010-2011. Even in his last weeks, JC chose to serve his fellow Toastmasters as the announcer for the banner parade at the Fall Conference in November 2012

JC’s legacy is strong, having touched so many lives. He had the gift of laughter, a smile filled with sunshine and a heart overflowing with love, friendship and kindness and he shared these gifts generously.

On January 26, 2013, the District 84 Executive Committee voted to establish this annual award in perpetuity. For additional information, and/or to place a nomination for the award, please visit the JC Williams Spirit Award page in this website.

We are proud to honor JC with this award.