Speech Contests

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As well as the awards given out at each meeting, Didsbury Speakers holds four speech contests during the year in which the winners go on to compete at Area (against other local clubs), then to Division (regional) and District (national) levels. The winners of the National level contests then proceed to the International Toastmasters Convention, where they compete for the chance to become World Champion of Public Speaking.

Contests held in 1st half of the year (Feb/March​)

  • International (Inspirational) Speaking

  • Evaluations

Contests held in 2nd half of the year (Sept/Oct)

  • Humorous Speaking

  • Table Topics

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WHY COMPETE?

Pushing yourself to take part in public speaking events, where you compete against other speakers at all levels of their Toastmaster journey, gives you a massive confidence boost, whilst giving you a chance to learn and improve by watching your peers.

Whilst there is no monetary prize for winning the contests, many of the people who win the International Toastmasters contest have gone on to make a successful career in public speaking.