The International Bank of Qatar (ibq) and the ICC-ONE Toastmasters announced the final winners of the 7th ibq Communicator Awards that wrapped up on November 24, at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
The list of winners of included Mou Bera, who claimed the first place for the international category, with Carol A Moss and Clarivic Mendiola Vistal following in second and third place consecutively. First winner of the humorous category was Mohammed Shuhaib Liyakath Ali with Aloris Salvador Dias and Surendra Kumar claiming second and third places.
The communicator competition saw the participation of 46 of Qatar’s best speakers. 33 talents showcased their communications skills for the International Category during the pre-qualifying rounds in October while 13 speakers competed to move on to the top six finalists in the Humorous Category.
The ibq Communicator Awards is organised by the ICC-ONE Toastmasters Club under the patronage of ibq to encourage and promote communication and leadership skills in the local community. The Awards are open to all residents aged above 18 years old.
Jabra Ghandour, Managing Director of ibq, commented: “We were very impressed with growing number of talented speakers in Qatar, who all showcased superior speaking and presentation skills. ibq’s ongoing partnership with the ICC-ONE Toastmasters is in line with the company’s commitment towards contributing to the growth and development of the local community. ibq’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is focused on initiatives that contribute and promote education and academic excellence. This program is a perfect fit to help promote public speaking, communications and leadership which are pre-requisites for success.”
Saquib Raza Khan, Chief Coordinator of the ICC-ONE Toastmasters, said: “We congratulate all the winners and all the participants that contributed to the success of this year’s competition. The ibq Communicators awards, now in its 7th year, is recognized as one the country’s most pre-eminent competitions as it drives young people to develop and enhance their communication skills. We would like to thank ibq for their continuous support and their dedication towards the success of this competition.”The Peninsula
