DISTRICT 44 TOASTMASTERS
INCENTIVES
Recognizing Clubs That SHOW UP & Deliver!
District 44 believes in rewarding excellence and empowering clubs that go above and beyond. Our incentives are designed to celebrate your hard work, boost participation, and help clubs build momentum all year long.
Whether you’re growing your membership, completing Pathways goals, or showing up for TLI—there’s an incentive with your name on it.
CLUB GROWTH INCENTIVE
Grow stronger, go farther! These incentives help clubs increase membership, retain members, and build momentum through recognition and rewards.
Membership Extension Incentives
Encourage new members to join your club and get rewarded for expanding the Toastmasters family.
Smedley Award
Earn Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2025
Add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members and receive:
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A Smedley ribbon
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$25 toward the D44 Gift of Gab shop
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Talk Up Toastmasters
Earn Dates: February 1 – March 31, 2026
Add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members and recieve:
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A Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon
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$25 toward the D44 Gift of Gab shop
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Beat the Clock
Earn Dates: May 1 – June 30, 2026
Add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members and receive:
- A Beat the Clock ribbon
- $25 toward the D44 Gift of Gab shop
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Member Retention Incentives
Keep members engaged and coming back with these incentives focused on renewals and club longevity.
Fall Renewal Challenge
Earn Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2025
First 10 clubs to renew 12 members earn:
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$40 toward Gift of Gab
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District Newsletter recognition
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Spring Renewal Challenge
Earn Dates: March 1 – March 31, 2026
First 10 clubs to renew 12 members earn:
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$40 toward Gift of Gab
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District Newsletter recognition
Deadline: April 1, 2026
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All Star Challenge
Earn Dates: July 1 – December 31, 2025
Renew 20 members for both dues cycles and earn:
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$40 toward Gift of Gab
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newsletter feature
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officer pins via CGD club visit
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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Dual Renewal Champions
Earn Dates: Full program year
Renew all club members for both October and April dues periods and receive:
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$50 toward Gift of Gab
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Recognition in District 44 newsletter and Annual Conference
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Officer pins
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Program Quality Incentives
Recognize the power of progress! These incentives reward members and clubs for showing up, stepping up, and achieving big on their Toastmasters journey.
Pathway Achievements
Celebrate the wins along your Toastmasters educational path with these recognition opportunities.
Triple Crown
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
Complete any 3 Pathways levels
Earn
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Earn a Triple Crown pin and ribbon
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Special recognition in our District Newsletter and/or The Education Corner Publication and Social Media
- Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display and Recognition Awards Event
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Super Achiever
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
Complete 1 entire Path (that began that path July 2025 or after), Sponsors 3 new members, Complete Pathways Mentor Program and Mentors 1 new member
Earn:
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Toastmasters International Path and Mentor Pins and District Certificate
- $25 Investment Bucks to spend at the Gift of Gab Shop
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Special recognition in our District Newsletter and/or The Education Corner Publication and Social Media (including a LIVE interview)
- Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display and Recognition Awards Event
Deadline: April 15, 2026
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DTM Award
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
Members who obtain the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters, The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award
Earn:
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Toastmasters International DTM Medal
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Spotlight in our District Newsletter and/or The Education Corner Publication and Social Media
- Prominently featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display and Recognition Awards Event and an exclusive invitation to our DTM ONLY Reception
- All new DTM exclusive swag
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Club Achievements
Clubs that support member growth and meet Toastmasters goals deserve to be celebrated—these incentives recognize excellence.
Summer TLI 5–6 Club Officers Trained
Earn Dates: July 12 – August 31
Clubs with 5–6 officers trained at our Summer TLI hybrid session will receive:
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A feature in our Education Corner Publication and/or District Newsletter
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A Spotlight on our District 44 social media channels
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$25 Investment Bucks (up to 25 qualifying clubs)
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Summer TLI All 7 Club Officers Trained
Earn Dates: July 12 – August 31
Clubs with all 7 officers trained will receive everything above PLUS:
- A Spotlight on our District Website
- A Custom Leadership or Communication Training of their choice, led by one of our District Senior Leaders
Deadline: August 31, 2025
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Winter TLI 5–6 Club Officers Trained
Earn Dates: January 17 – February 28
Clubs with 5–6 officers trained at our Winter TLI hybrid session will receive:
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A feature in our Education Corner Publication and/or District Newsletter
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A Spotlight on our District 44 social media channels
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$25 Investment Bucks (up to 25 qualifying clubs)
Deadline: February 28, 2025
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Winter TLI All 7 Club Officers Trained
Earn Dates: January 17 – February 28
Clubs with all 7 officers trained will receive everything above PLUS:
- A Spotlight on our District Website
- A Custom Leadership or Communication Training of their choice, led by one of our District Senior Leaders
Deadline: February 28, 2025
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Club Success Plan
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – September 15, 2025
Submit your Club Success Plan
Earn:
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Receive a Pathways Achievement Chart & Member Path Tracker (Digital or Hardcopy. Hardcopy up to 27 clubs)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
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Host a Club Contest
Earn Dates: August 1 – September 30
First 10 Clubs to host a Club Speech Contest with at least 3 Contestants. Send your contest flyer and notification of winners to your Area Director cc the Division Director and pqd@d44toastmasters.org to receive:
- A Spotlight on our District Website and District 44 social media channels
- A Custom Leadership or Communication Training of their choice, led by one of our District Senior Leaders
Deadline: September 30, 2025
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Newly Distinguished Club
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
First 5 Clubs that are Newly Distinguished Clubs that have NEVER hit Distinguished before or has not hit Distinguished goals in over 3 years will WIN:
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$25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate
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Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display
Deadline: April 15, 2026
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Newly Select Distinguished Club
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
First 5 Clubs that are Newly Select Distinguished Clubs that have NEVER hit Select Distinguished before or has not hit Distinguished goals in over 3 years will WIN:
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$50 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate
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Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display
Deadline: April 15, 2026
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Newly Presidents Distinguished Club
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
First 5 Clubs that are Newly Presidents Distinguished Clubs that have NEVER hit Presidents Distinguished before or has not hit Distinguished goals in over 3 years will WIN:
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$100 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate
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Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display
Deadline: April 15, 2026
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Distinguished Club
Earn Dates: July 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026
Clubs that obtain Distinguished Status or higher by April Earn:
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Exclusive invitation and recognition award at our End of Year Celebration
- A Spotlight on our District Website and District 44 social media channels
- Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display
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Entered into a raffle for a $50 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate
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Featured in our Annual Conference Hall of Fame display
Deadline: April 1, 2026
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Use the form below to request payout or recognition for completed District 44 incentives.
Be sure to include your club name, email, the type of incentive, and any supporting info. Questions? Email information@d44toastmasters.org
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