Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers and organizing events outside their club.

Join the representatives from our Area W2 and Area W3 clubs as they compete in their area-level Humorous & International Speech Contests. The winners of these contests will advance to the Division W Contest.

See the Toastmasters International 2025–2026 Speech Contest Rulebook for eligibility requirements (and all other rules), and the District 28 contest resources page for more information on running, supporting, or competing in speech contests.

Logistics

• Admission cost: free
• If you have any questions or are interested in serving as a functionary, please contact event chair Nigel Holmes.

Times

6:00 PM

Doors open

6:15 PM

Contestant briefing

6:30 PM

Contest gavel

VENUE: Washtenaw Community College – Great Lakes Regional Training Center Room 202