District 3 Incentives & Recognition
Programs designed to celebrate and reward club excellence
District 3 offers the following incentive programs to support club growth, recognize achievement, and motivate continued excellence throughout the year.
Membership Recruitment Programs
What it is:
The first 50 clubs that achieve 8 new members this year will win! Get those 8 NEW members as soon as possible. New members are just that new members of your club. Renewals, dual and transfer members will not count.
Award: $25 Toastmasters Gift Pack
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
Email cgd@d3toastmasters.org: The club’s name and number, Screenshot of your DCP dashboard showing that you signed up 8 new members.
What it is:
The first 25 clubs that hold two open houses and submit proof will win a Toastmaster gift pack worth $25. Your open houses must be completed from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Award: $25 Toastmasters Gift Pack
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
Complete this form after each open house: here
Submit the following:
- Copy of your event flyer
AND a minimum of one of the following: - Screenshot showing it was promoted on social media
- Screenshot showing your event was submitted to District 3 Event calendar
- Copy of the invitation with recipient count
- Screenshot of event announcement on company website/newsletter
Contact: recruitment@d3toastmasters.org
What it is:
Any member that finds an organization or group that would like to start a new Toastmasters club and then becomes a chartered club, then that fantastic proactive individual will win a $25 Toastmasters Gift Certificate. This includes any club (community or corporate) that is completely out of the TI system and would like to start a club again.
Award: $25 Toastmasters Gift Certificate
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
Complete the Lead Form with the name of the person, and the organization name, and provide their contact information (email, phone number, website-if applicable). The club extension chair will reach out to them and do everything they can to get the group/organization to submit the required paperwork, conduct a demo meeting, get a mentor to help them get more than 20 membership applications, and get them chartered.
Club Extension Chair: extension@d3toastmasters.org
Form: Here
What it is:
Add 5 New members between August 1 thru September 30, 2026
Award: Receive a Smedley ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Qualifying clubs also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.
Timeline: August 1st 2026 – September 30th 2026
How to Apply:
No action needed, mailed from TI to Club mailing address.
What it is:
Add 5 New members between February 1 and March 31, 2027
Award: Receive a Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Qualifying clubs also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.
Timeline: February 1, 2027 – March 30, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed, mailed from TI to Club mailing address.
What it is:
Add 5 New members between May 1 and June 30, 2026
Award: Receive a Beat The Clock Toastmasters ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Qualifying clubs also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.
Timeline: May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed, mailed from TI to Club mailing address.
What it is:
Receive recognition for reconnecting with Toastmasters after being inactive for at least one full dues cycle (two 6-month terms) and successfully reinstate your membership in a District 3 club.
Award: Reinstated member will win a $25 Gift Pack from the District
Timeline: July 1st 2026 – June 30th 2027
How to Apply:
Complete this form: https://forms.gle/vAfEd5tJiRKqpKTDA
What it is:
Any coach that coaches to distinguished will win a $25 Toastmasters Gift Certificate. To win, coaches must get their club to become distinguished by the end of the Toastmasters Year. All coaches that are registered with the Club Coach Chair are eligible. All coaches whos clubs go distinguished will be entered into a raffle for a free ticket to the 2027 Toasties.
Award: $25 Toastmasters Gift Certificate
Timeline: July 1st 2026 – June 30th 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by the coach.
Membership Retention Programs
What it is:
Achieve Smedley Status
Award: $100 Gift Pack
Timeline: July 1st 2026 – June 30th 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by club
What it is:
Club Success Plan submitted by September 15.
Award: Ribbon Pack for the Club.
Timeline: July 1st 2026 – September 15th 2026
How to Apply:
No action needed by Club for redemption
What it is:
Dues are due. Clubs that renew 80%, 90%, or 100 % of their members may be eligible to win prizes.
Award: The First 20 clubs to reach 100% membership renewal will earn a $50 district gift pack. The First 20 clubs to reach 90% membership renewal will earn a $25 district gift pack. The First 20 clubs to reach 80% membership renewal will earn a chat pack
Timeline: August 1st 2026 – September 15 2026
How to Apply:
Email your membership list to cgd@d3toastmasters.org by September 20, 2026
What it is:
Bring your club to Distinguished Status on April 1st and be declared an Early Bird DCP Club.
Award: Club Prize Pack, Reserved Seating at Conference and The Toasties for Club Member Ticket Purchasers, Recognition at Conference & The Toasties, Nametag Ribbons for members at Conference
Timeline: April 1, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by Club for redemption
What it is:
Achieve Distinguished Area or Division
Award: Choice of Tote Bag or Computer Bag
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by club
What it is:
100% of New Club charter members enroll in Pathways within 90 days the club chartering.
Award: Choice of Club Officer Pin Set, Portable Lecturn, Lecturn Banner, or Yard Sign
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by club
What it is:
Dues are due. Clubs that renew 80%, 90%, or 100 % of their members may be eligible to win prizes.
Award: The First 20 clubs to reach 100% membership renewal will earn a $50 district gift pack. The First 20 clubs to reach 90% membership renewal will earn a $25 district gift pack. The First 20 clubs to reach 80% membership renewal will earn a chat pack
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to Apply:
Email your membership list to cgd@d3toastmasters.org by March 20, 2027
What it is:
Train 7 officers in the summer & 7 officers in the winter TLI trainings.
Award: Choice of Club Officer Pin Set, Portable Lecturne, Lecturne Banner, or Yard Sign.
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by Club for redemption item
What it is:
Train 7 officers in either TLI training period. * Incentive can only be earned 1x
Award: $25 Prize Pack
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by Club for redemption item
What it is:
Complete a DTM during the TM Year.
Award: DTM Medal and Name Badge presented at District Conference DTM Ceremony Participation.
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by member for redemption
What it is:
All members who volunteer at the Area and/or Division Contest will be entered into a raffle for a free ticket to the 2026 Conference.
Award: Raffle entry for Free Conference Ticket
Timeline: July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
How to Apply:
No action needed by volunteer for redemption
To keep costs down and maximize the incentives awarded . All prizes ll be available for pick up at District in-person events. At the conclusion of The Toasties (the annual awards celebration) unclaimed prizes will be mailed to members homes or club address.