Contests
Speech contests are an exciting part of the Toastmasters program. Competition begins at club level and climbs through area, division and district — and for International speeches, all the way to the World Championship of Public Speaking.
Benefit from a terrific learning experience
Speech contests are an exciting part of the Toastmasters program. Each year hundreds of Toastmasters compete in the Humorous, Evaluation, Table Topics and International speech contests. Competition begins with club contests and winners continue competing through the area, division and district levels. The International competition has two additional levels — semifinal and the World Championship of Public Speaking®
Each year, the Toastmasters of District 82 compete in one or more of the following contests:
Be the World Champion of Public Speaking
Contestants present a five- to seven- minute speech on any subject they choose. Starting from club level, the contest escalates to area, division, district, region and finally to the world stage, to find the World Champion of Public Speaking. These are speeches where the takeaway value is important – what is the message you want to give to the world? Only the International Speeches go beyond the district to the international stage. The rest proceed from club, area, division and culminate at the district level.
From club to world stage
Every District 82 contestant climbs the same ladder — win your club, then take your speech further.
Club
Area
Division
District
Region & International
Winners and finalists are celebrated across the District — and top speakers from the District contest can go on to represent District 82 on the regional and international stages.
Contest Resources
Use these resources to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for your Contestants, Judges and Audience.
Ready to take the stage?
Contest seasons follow the District calendar. Watch the events page and subscribe to the official calendar so you never miss a round.