Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Awards

The Distinguished Club Program (also known as the “DCP”) is a set of goals developed by Toastmasters International that helps clubs in achieving education, membership and administrative objectives.

Official Toastmasters Guide to the Distinguished Club Program

What Makes a Club Distinguished?

The Toastmasters year runs from July 1 to June 30.
During this time, clubs work toward goals in the Distinguished Club Program (DCP).

Clubs can earn up to 10 points, with one point awarded for each goal achieved in education, membership growth, leadership training, and administration.

To qualify for the Distinguished Club Program, clubs must also:

• Submit a Club Success Plan to World Headquarters by September 30
• Train at least four club officers in each of the two training periods (June–August and December–February)
• Maintain an updated club officer list in Club Central

The number of goals achieved determines the level of recognition.

Distinguished Club Program Levels

Distinguished Club

5 goals achieved
20 members or net growth of 3 members

Select Distinguished Club

7 goals achieved
20 members or net growth of 5 members

President’s Distinguished Club

9 goals achieved
20 members
Smedley Distinguished Club

(introduced in the 2025–2026 program year)

All 10 goals achieved
At least 25 members

Clubs move to higher levels as they achieve more goals during the program year.

Toastmasters District 17 clubs actively participate in the DCP and club results can be seen by clicking on the link below.