Each year, a standing committee of experienced Cosmo members meet to discuss and consider a list of candidates for the annual "Toastmaster of the Year" award. This venerable award is presented to an outstanding individual who has, over the past year, demonstrated a special allegiance to Cosmopolitan Toastmasters through performance "above and beyond the call of duty". The candidates are measured on considerations including, but not limited to: dedication, attendance, volunteerism, and taking on roles and duties to further the Cosmopolitan Toastmasters experience to the benefit of all members. Candidate?s participation in various TMI speech contest roles is also considered. In short, a candidate who has performed beyond "normal" expectations is honored. There may be years where suitable candidates are not identified and no award may be presented for that year. The "Toastmaster of the Year" committee is listed as a standing committee in the bylaws; Article VI, Sec.4.