The record for being the youngest distinguished Toastmaster was set by Akash DK (born on November 20, 1999) of Salem, Tamil Nadu, at the age of 20 years, 6 months, and 16 days. He has been recognised as a distinguished toastmaster by Toastmaster International on June 4, 2020, for his outstanding accomplishment and excellence in leadership, as confirmed on June 9, 2020.