Distinguished Criteria

How to be Distinguished – Clubs, Areas and Divisions

This page sets out the requirements for Distinguished status.  It is based on criteria listed in the District Leadership Handbook.  In practice, TI (Toastmasters International) do not recognise any Clubs, Areas and Divisions as distinguished until the March 31 Renewals have been processed.  These are usually posted around March 21.  But if you are going to be successful then, you need to plan how you will achieve the criteria, and then set about doing it.  In particular, Area and Division Governors need a new club to be honoured with President’s Distinguished, the highest award.  Have a look the Community Clubs Check List.

You can view the results of the Distinguished Area and Division report for 2009/10. This will give you an idea of the reports in action.

Clubs Areas Divisions
Distinguished Club Distinguished Area – 4 of these 5 Goals Distinguished Division
To be Distinguished – minimum membership 20
OR a net increase of 5		 75% of Oct dues by Nov 15 No net club loss
There are 10 Goals 75% of April dues by May 15 50% of areas are distinguished
2 CCs Both of the next 2 Average of 1.75 CCs per club by June 30 Select Distinguished Division
2 more CCs 4 Officers at COT (1) Average of .5 ACs per club by June 30 No net club loss
1 AC 4 Officers at COT (2) 60% of clubs become Distinguished 75% of areas are distinguished
1 more AC Both of the next 2 Select Distinguished Area –
all 5 of the above + all 3 of these		 President’s Distinguished Division
1 CL, ALB or DTM 1 Renewal on time 80% of Area Reports for 1st round by Nov 30 Achieve goals for select distinguished division
1 more CL, ALB or DTM 1 Officer List on time 80% of Area Reports 2nd round by May 31 Net growth of one club or more
4 new members President’s Distinguished Area
all 8 of the above		 60% of Clubs 20+ members by June 30
4 more new members + a net gain of at least 1 club
Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals
Select Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals
President’s Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals