Howard started working as a Toastmaster in 1973.

In 1989, he made the decision to became a full-time professional Toastmaster and was elected a member of The National Association of Toastmasters, (N.A.T) having passed the strict entrance examination.

He was made a Fellow of the N.A.T. in 1995, and was then honoured to become President of the Association in 2002.

Since then Howard has continued to play a very active role in the NAT and has served on their Executive Committee for many years.

In 2020, Howard was honoured and delighted to have become the first ever recipient of the “President’s Award” for Outstanding Service to the N.A.T.