Previous Best Speakers
Since 1998 the following trophy has been awarded each year at the Canterbury Regional Schools’ Debating Championships:
Canterbury Speaking Union Trophy
Best Speaker
1998: Ben Smith, St Bede’s College
1999: William Brereton, St Thomas of Canterbury College
2000: Dan Musgrove, Marlborough Boys’ College
2001: Jacob Mattingley, St Andrew’s College
2002: Jeremy Johnson, Christ’s College
2003: Matt McGrath, St Bede’s College
2004:
2005: Erin Jackson, St Margaret’s College
2006: Jess Murchison, St Margaret’s College
2007: Rebecca Ardagh, St Margaret’s College
2008: Simon Inder, St Bede’s College
2009: Josh Toohey, St Thomas of Canterbury College
2010: Sophie Boot, Christchurch Girls’ High School
