Jonathan Hood, a former CFL linebacker from Mississauga, will be honoured by District 86 Toastmasters for his achievement in the field of communication and leadership Saturday.

Toastmasters International is an organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders within their communities.

Hood is being honoured at the district’s semi-annual conference at the Hilton Meadowvale.

The 30-year-old founded the Ahead of the Game mentorship program, which has served more than 1,000 young people.