FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montreal, QC — October 27, 2025  — The NDG Leaders Toastmasters Club proudly hosted the Toastmasters District 61 Secteur 61 Area Speech Contests / Concours de discours on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The event united passionate speakers, devoted volunteers, and enthusiastic guests, creating an evening that celebrated public speaking and leadership excellence. The contests showcased talented communicators in both English and French Table Topics, as well as

Toastmasters International: Speech Contests Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, thousands of Toastmasters compete for the top spot in District 61 to be crowned the best public speaker. At this contest event, the contestants will compete in the following: Table Topics Contest - An impromptu speech contest where all contestants will be given a topic and given a time frame to provide a short speech. International Speech Contest - Contestants present a five-

We’re excited to announce that our very own Jeff Wilgus from the NDG Leader Toastmasters Club will be competing at the Toastmasters District 61 Secteur 61 Speech Contests / Concours discours in the Best Table Topics Speech Contest Category . This achievement reflects dedication, quick thinking, and the true spirit of Toastmasters leadership in action. Jeff has inspired our club with his eloquence and spontaneity, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him represent us at Area l