Contest
Ashley Montanaro
Contest Manager
Kathy Smith
Volunteer Chair
David Straight
Facilities Chair
2024 – 2025 Contest
Table Topics
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International
*All Area, Division and District Contest will be held in person
2024 – 2025 Contest Results
Coming in 2025
Contests
The World Championship of Public Speaking® starts in Toastmasters clubs across the globe. From there, participants advance to Area, Division, District, and region-level competitions. Two winners from each region-level competition move on to the semifinals. At the semifinals, an expert panel of experienced Toastmasters will determine the eight finalists. Each speech will last between five to seven minutes.
For many amateur speakers, this competition is the opportunity of a lifetime. Past winners have used this accolade to become prominent paid speakers, delivering keynotes and speeches around the globe.
New Contest Format
Resources
Participating in a club contest is an opportunity to develop you speaking ability, receive valuable feedback and have a great time!
Contest Dates by Division:
| Date | Meeting | Meeting Time | Attendance | Zoom / In Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2024 | Contest Town Hall Q&A | 6-7PM | Contest Team, Interested District 3 Members | https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc-msrzMjG9KGFcAbxqde73x7rbZ38bCZ |
| 8/29/2024 | Contest Town Hall Q&A | 6-7PM | Contest Team, Interested District 3 Members | https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduqrqDIrHNW4rx5rFLcY1PVKupqSTnL0 |
| 11/9/2024 | Club Contest Training Video Release | Contest Team, Area Directors, Division Directors, Club VPEs, Club Presidents, Club Members | ||
| 1/18/2025 | Club Contest Notifications Due Deadline | Form Submitted by all Clubs | ||
| 1/19/2025 | Area Contest Draft Day | 9-2PM | Division Directors, Trio, Contest Team | |
| 2/6/2025 | Tucson Area Contest Functionary Briefing | 6-7PM | Functionaries, Area Directors, DvDs, Contest Team, Trio | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 2/6/2025 | Tucson Area Contest Contestant Briefing | 7-8PM | Contestants and Alternates, Contest Team | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 2/8/2025 | Tucson Area Contest | In-Person | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Phoenix Area Contest Functionary Briefing | 6-7PM | Functionaries, Area Directors, DvDs, Contest Team, Trio | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 2/13/2025 | Phoenix Area Contest Contestant Briefing | 7-8PM | Contestants and Alternates, Contest Team | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 2/15/2025 | Phoenix Area Contest | In-Person | ||
| 2/16/2025 | Division Contest Draft Day | 9-2PM | Division Directors, Trio, Contest Team | |
| 3/20/2025 | Phoenix Division Contest Briefing | 6-7PM | Functionaries, Area Directors, DvDs, Contest Team, Trio | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 3/20/2025 | Phoenix Division Contest Briefing | 7-8PM | Contestants and Alternates, Contest Team | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 3/22/2025 | Phoenix Division Contest | In-Person | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Tucson Division Contest Briefing | 6-7PM | Functionaries, Area Directors, DvDs, Contest Team, Trio | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 3/27/2025 | Tucson Division Contest Briefing | 7-8 PM | Contestants and Alternates, Contest Team | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 3/29/2025 | Tucson Division Contest | In-Person | ||
| 4/24/2025 | District Contest Functionary Briefing | 6-7PM | Functionaries, Area Directors, DvDs, Contest Team, Trio | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 4/24/2025 | District Contest Contestant Briefing | 7-8PM | Contestants and Alternates, Contest Team | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84574141778?pwd=iuVeOjZ7e1641VW6CAUZV7ODDgKUKd.1 |
| 4/26/2025 | District Contest | In-Person |