Toastmasters World Champions of Public Speaking
Each year, thousands of Toastmasters, representing over 100 countries, battle for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. This months-long competition culminated at the International Convention.
On this page you will find the winning speeches from the most recent winners of the Championship.
2023 Champion Jocelyn Tyson
Have You been There?
Jocelyn Tyson is the 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking! Jocelyn, from District 38 won with a speech titled, “Have You Been There?”
2022 Champion Cyril Junior Dim
Ndini
Cyril Junior Dim is the 2022 World Champion of Public Speaking! Cyril, from District 108 won with a speech titled, “Ndini.”
2021 Champion Verity Price
Verity Price is the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking! Verity Price, from District 74 won with a speech titled, “A Great Read.”
2020 Champion Mike Carr
Mike Carr is the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking! Carr, from District 55 won with a speech titled, “The Librarian and Mrs Montgomery.”
2019 Champion Aaron Beverly
An Unbelievable Story
2018 Champion Ramona J Smith
Still Standing
2017 Champion Manoj Vasudevan
2016 Champion Darren Tay
2015 Champion Mohammed Qahtani
2014 Champion Dananjaya Hettiarachchi
2013 Champion Pres Vasilev
2012 Champion Ryan Avery
2011 Champion Jock Elliott
2010 Champion David Henderson
2009 Champion Mark Hunter
2008 Champion LaShunda Rundles
2007 Champion Vikas Jhingran
2006 Champion Edward Hearn
2005 Champion Lance Miller
2004 Champion Randy Harvey
2003 Champion Jim Key
2002 Champion Dwayne Smith
2001 Champion Darren LaCroix
2000 Champion Ed Tate
1999 World Champion Craig Valentine
1998 Champion Brett Rutledge
1997 Champion Willie Jones
1996 World Champion David Nottage
1995 Champion Mark Brown
1994 Champion Morgan McArthur
1993 Champion Otis Williams Jr
1992 Champion Dana LaMon
1991 Champion David Ross
1990 Champion David Brooks
For older videos, check out the great speech library at Toastmasters Philippines Online clubs