For the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year, District 213 will conduct the following contests:
Starts July 2026 - Dec 2026
🎤 Humorous Speech Contest (Selected by District 213 for this year)
Starts 2027 - April 2027
🌍 International Speech Contest (Required Annual Contest)
Members advancing through the Club, Area, and Division contests in these events will have the opportunity to represent their club and division at the District 213 Speech Contests Level at the Annual Conference. We encourage all eligible members to participate—whether as a contestant, judge, official, or enthusiastic supporter.
Each Toastmasters year, District 213 conducts two speech contests at the Area, Division, and District levels. In accordance with Toastmasters International guidelines, the International Speech Contest is held every year. The District Executive Committee also selects one additional contest from the following official Toastmasters contests:
FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
The District Executive Committee selects only one additional contest from the following official Toastmasters contests:
This Year D213 selected the Humorous Speech Contest
The selected contest rotates from year to year, giving members the opportunity to develop and showcase different communication and leadership skills while ensuring every member has the opportunity to compete in the International Speech Contest.
Fall 2026 Contest Season
Spring 2027 Contest Season
Contest Deadlines & Timeline
Fall 2026 Contest Season
Humorous Speech Contests 🎭
Spring 2027 Contest Season
International Speech Contests Timeline 🌏
Fall 2026 Contest Deadlines per phase
Humorous Speech Contest
Club-Level Deadline
September 30, 2026
Spring 2027 Contest Deadlines per phase
International Speech Contest
Club-Level Deadline
January 31, 2027
Fall 2026 Contest Deadlines per phase
Humorous Speech Contest
Area-Level Deadline
October 31, 2026
Spring 2027 Contest Deadlines per phase
International Speech Contest
Area-Level Deadline
February 28, 2027
Fall 2026 Contest Deadlines per phase
Humorous Speech Contest
Division-Level Deadline
November 30, 2026
Spring 2027 Contest Deadlines per phase
International Speech Contest
Division-Level Deadline
March 31, 2027
District Phase Deadlines
Humorous Speech Contest & International Speech Contest
District Level Deadline
April 2027 During the Spring Conference
Note. The Humours Speech Contest terminates at the District Conference and a District Winner is selected.
Comment: The district will select an International Speech Contest Winner for D213 Toastmasters. That will have their video judged by a panel at the Regional Toastmasters Level. The Winner of the Regional Round to more forward to the Semi Finals and ultimately to Toastmasters' International Conference and can will the designations at the "World Champion of Public Speaking"
Coming Soon !
