The Toastmasters Club Contests kicked off online on November 14, 15, and 16, 2024, bringing together members from the Adtu Orators, Adtu Communicators, and Adtu Speakers Clubs. These virtual contests featured categories like Table Topics (impromptu speaking) and Speech Evaluation, allowing participants to showcase their public speaking skills. The online format enabled inclusivity and flexibility, connecting members from various locations while fostering a sense of community and learning. Speeches were evaluated based on content, delivery, and timing by a panel of judges, with the winners advancing to the Area Level Contest. The event was chaired by TM Shreya, with TM Diwakar Mittal, Area Director, serving as the Chief Judge.
The Area Level Contest was held on November 19, 2024, at Assam down town University. This competitive platform brought together top speakers from clubs within the area to participate in Table Topics and Speech Evaluation Contests. The event emphasized camaraderie, mutual learning, and skill enhancement among Toastmasters. Winners of the Area Level Contest will now advance to the Division Level Contest, scheduled to take place on March 22, 2025, in Siliguri.
The results of the contests were as follows: In the Evaluation Speech Contest, Kusum Bala Das secured the first position, followed by Nishchal Chettri in second, and Arti Rai in third. In the Table Topics Contest, Nafisa Rahman Choudhury claimed the first position, Nishchal Chettri came second, and Kusum Bala Das placed third. Only the first and second-place winners will move forward to represent the Area at the Division Level Contest. Congratulations to all the participants for their incredible performances and to the winners for their remarkable achievements!