Distinguished Club Program, DCP 2025
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.
District 17 recognizes the clubs that achieve distinguished of higher in an Honour Roll.
