ERIN GRUWELL: Toastmasters' 2017 Golden Gavel Award Recipient

Toastmasters International will honor Erin Gruwell with the prestigious Golden Gavel award for her influence as a high school teacher and subsequent success with the Freedom Writers Foundation. The award is given annually to an ­individual who is distinguished in the field of ­communication or leadership. The award will be presented this August during the 86th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. You can hear Erin Gruwell speak by registering for the convention.