Amy Yackowski
Chief Judge
Ashley Montanaro
Contest Manager
TBD
Facilities Chair
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.
2024 – 2025 Contest
Table Topics
and
International
*All Area, Division and District Contest will be held in person
Division A, B, C, D & E Division Contest Results
Division A, B, C, D & E Contest Results | ||||
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Division A Table Topics | Division A International | |||
1st Michele Trent | 1st Amber Hughes | |||
2nd Karlie Conger | 2nd Paul Moehring | |||
3rd Robert O'Donnell | 3rd Emily Tarr | |||
Division B Table Topics | Division B International | |||
1st Mona Morsy | 1st Joel Konopken | |||
2nd Nick Bratcher | 2nd Mary Lee Madison | |||
3rd Bernadette Smith | 3rd John Soriano | |||
Division C Table Topics | Division C International | |||
1st Valerie Krugh | 1st Jacob Beneventi | |||
2nd Cindy Parker | 2nd Joe Barker | |||
3rd Marymartha Bogdanov | 3rd Embra Hawkins | |||
Division D Table Topics | Division D International | |||
1st Benjamin Hays | 1st Nishanth Kathula | |||
2nd Jon Hammond | 2nd Tommy Luebke | |||
3rd Elle Quitevis | 3rd Max Prasad | |||
Division E Table Topics | Division E International | |||
1st Randy Orvick | 1st Silvia Davis | |||
2nd Ernesto Duran | 2nd Terra Dassau | |||
3rd Katrina Oase | 3rd Garrett Braunreiter |
Contest Schedule
Date | Meeting | Meeting Time | Attendance | Zoom / In Person |
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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 | 9-5 PM | Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Multi-Service Center 1100 S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711-5304 | |
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 | Buy Tickets | 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 | Buy Tickets | Early Warning Speakers / Zelle 5801 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA | |
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 | Ward 6 3202 E 1st Street Tucson, AZ 85716 | ||
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 | Great Wolf Lodge 7333 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258 |