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TOASTMASTERS RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Toastmasters International's educational system features both a communication track and a leadership track. This provides members with opportunities for communication and leadership training and recognition for leadership achievements.

Competent Communicator Award (CC)

• Completion of all ten speeches in the Competent Communication Manual.

The criteria for the other awards are listed below.

The Communication Track

Advanced Communicator Bronze (AC-B)

• Achieved Competent Communicator (CC) Award
• Completed two Advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals. (Each manual is designed to help improve one specific area of speaking. See below for a list of available Advanced Manuals.

Advanced Communicator Silver (AC-S)

• Achieved Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B)
• Completed two additional advanced manuals (may not be those completed for the AC-Bronze award)
• Conducted two programs from the Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series

Advanced Communicator Gold (AC-G)

• Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver (AC-S)
• Completed two additional advanced manuals (may not be those completed for the AC-Bronze or AC-Silver awards)
• Conducted a registered Success/Leadership Program, Success Communication Program or a registered Youth Leadership Program
• Coached a new member with the first three project speeches

The Leadership Track

Competent Leader (CL)

• Achieved Competent Communicator (CC) Award
• Completed Competent Leader (CL) Manual

Advanced Leader-Bronze (AL-B)

• Achieved Competent Communicator (CC) Award
• Achieved Competent Leader (CL) Award
• Served at least six months as a Club officer and participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan
• While a Club officer, participated in a district sponsored club officer training program
• Conducted any two programs from the Successful Club Series

Advanced Leader-Silver (AL-S)

• Achieved Advanced Leader-Bronze (AL-B) award
• Served a complete term as a District officer
• Completed the High Performance Leadership Program
• Served successfully as a Club sponsor, mentor or specialist

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

• Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold (AC-G)
• Achieved Advanced Leader-Silver Award (AL-S)

What advanced manuals are available?